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What is the legality of hijacking the computer that was stolen from you? You could put a keylogger, get their gmail, bank, or anything else. Show a message on t
by ChrisBland 14y ago
What is the legality of hijacking the computer that was stolen from you? You could put a keylogger, get their gmail, bank, or anything else. Show a message on the screen saying: this laptop is stolen, please return it. If they don't - make their life not fun by destroying anything you can get your hands on. Granted since its in Iran I think you could get away with doing anything but what about USA resident && USA thief?
- tibbon 14y agoThat's an interesting question. I dunno. It still is your laptop, and they are an unauthorized user. You should be able to log anything you want on your own system.
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- ChrisBland 14y agoI never thought of them as an 'unauthorized user' - which would them make them guilty of violating the CFAA, wouldn't it?
- marshray 14y agoMy guess is a lawyer would say: "it depends". On a lot of things like: What country/jurisdiction the (owner, theft, purchaser, end user, prosecution or lawsuit) was in, what harm the user suffered, intent of the various parties, and so on.