Of course they can. But usually they don't, not for something like this. I have been witness to the kind of search I mentioned. Usually it happens because of a

Of course they can. But usually they don't, not for something like this. I have been witness to the kind of search I mentioned. Usually it happens because of a freak hardware failure, not a malicious act or negligence. Unfortunately the innocence of all involved does not reduce the severity of the potential consequences. As I said, this stuff is not a game.