[wplug] Govt. authority over crack attempts?

[Albert Whale]

Russ Schneider wrote:

> Does anyone else think there should be some sort of government 
> authority when it comes to illegal crack attempts of networks?  (If 
> their is one, what is it?)
>
> I mean, it seems that since I set up my new webserver, I get at least 
> one "script kiddie" attempt a day on it (see here for a list 
> http://www.sugapablo.net/scripts.php ).
>
> What I envision is a central database where sys admins can post the 
> IP, date, and script attempted of any attempt to illegally access a 
> network.  This data can then be used by law-enforcement to issue 
> warnings and then fines for inaction to the originating network owners.
>
> Think about it, if you're an AOL or Earthlink user, and you try to 
> crack another network, it would be no problem for AOL to simply shut 
> you off (or pass along the cost of a fine to your credit card), etc.
>
> </rant>
>
Russ,

I do reporting to Dshield.org.  They'll even produce an Abuse Report to 
the ISP providing service, if it merits.

Give it a look.

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