> If the image is freely viewable (say you can browse to it) This doesn't mean anything. If an unsecured SSH server is connected to the internet that lets anyo

> If the image is freely viewable (say you can browse to it) This doesn't mean anything. If an unsecured SSH server is connected to the internet that lets anyone who connects to it in and gives them a root shell, it is still illegal to 'hack' that machine. The law cares about intent, not technicalities. edit: Since HN decided to break with "You're posting too fast. Please slow down. Thanks." again, banning me from replying: This is obviously just an example intended to show that the law cares more about intent than technical measures. @dang Calm down dude.