Story: Symbiot launches DDoS counter-strike tool
Posted by: Anonymous (Tuesday 23 March 2004, 5:56 PM)
Launching a counter-attack no matter how justified is a violation of USC Title 18, Section: 1030. As stated by this law, any computer is considered a "Protected Computer" if and I quote, “which is used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication, including a computer located outside of the United States that is used in a manner that affects interstate or foreign commerce or communication of the United States.”
Thus ANY computer connected to the internet, foreign and domistic.
Also keep in mind that an attacker can partner up someone to be an "innocent victim". The attacker will spoof the IP address and cause the counter attack to hit the "victim", which could result in a civil lawsuit against the counter-attacker (should the damage exceed $5,000 USD).
Please refer to www.cybercrime.gov before considering the use of active counter-attacking measures. Also contact the local FBI office and law enforcement authorities for current laws.
This is no longer Wild West and to use the words, "Fair Fight" in court isn't going to hold up along with the stray bullet(s) that hit an innocent bystander.
Full Talkback thread
Story: Symbiot launches DDoS counter-strike tool
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Blindly counter attacking seems like a bad idea.... Jim Liedeka -
I'm not saying I think this is necessarily the bes... Anonymous
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This is a very bad idea, though it'll probably be... Stuart Winter
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Great idea Anonymous, lets clog up the available b... GWTPict
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This is the legal use of Grey Ice. Black is next:... Anonymous
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GWTPict,
If the system were to blindly initiate at... Anonymous
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IF the system works as advertised, and advertising... GWTPict
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Here's why this is completely ridiculous:
If your... Ben Apgar
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Considered as a biological system, this kind of co... ~Morosoph
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For GOD'S SAKE people it's an April fools joke. evil-bit
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Hey all. I'm Tommy, AKA Silicon Valey. I think t... Anonymous
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[Graham Titterington] added that because many... Abe Hendin
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As one who has recently experienced being spoofed.... Anonymous
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Launching a counter-attack no matter how justified... Anonymous -
Definatly a Aprils Fools - Looks like its got most... Anonymous
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Given the article was posted on 10 March, it is un... Mary EF
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thatz the most insane thing that i have heard !. t... Swaroop
