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Where are the actual facts here? It could be: a) hardcore hacking attempts trying to remotely gain access. b) Emailing a suspect an attachment containing a
by axod 18y ago
Where are the actual facts here?
It could be:
a) hardcore hacking attempts trying to remotely gain access.
b) Emailing a suspect an attachment containing a keylogger etc
c) Port scanning, checking for public shared folders (p2p included), and scanning them.
Or any number of other things. So far the articles on this news story are just spreading FUD about, but it seems pretty likely it's b) and c) - big deal.
It sounds likely that they'll just email you over some attachment/link to website/exploit/etc and hope you bite which is hardly a threat to anyone who has a clue.
Also calling that "remotely access and monitor any PC without warrant.", or "hacking" is an extremely big stretch, but then it's all about what sells newspapers...
- jrockway 18y agoAlso calling that "remotely access and monitor any PC without warrant.", or "hacking" is an extremely big stretch, but then it's all about what sells newspapers... Well, this is definitely criminal behavior when spammers do it. I don't see how it would be any less criminal when done by the police. If they can get a warrant, it would be a lot easier to just break down your door and take your machine. (Of course, your crypto keys won't be in memory then, which could be a problem for them.) Anyway, get some judicial oversight, and then I don't care. If you don't have a warrant, though, this is extremely unethical. What is the point of having a legal system if it stoops to the low level of the common scammer?