Penetration Testing: Re: Local police hacking,now?

[scott <redhowlingwolves () bellsouth net>]

scott wrote:
> Just read an article about local police being able(by law)to hack a
> suspects box from the net.
>
> Really makes you wonder where the real problem lies.They(F-Secure)did a
> poll to gauge public response.
>
> Take a look and say what you feel:
> > http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-022007.html#00001115
> Mikko Hypponen wrote an article in SC magazine where he said,"Police are
> generally  trained in law enforcement and criminal investigation,not
> data security.".
> "Online house searches",as they are called are already happening!DUH!
>
> But do you want your local police hacking people,or would you rather
> just leave it to the NSA?Hmmmm.
>
> Just a thought,
>  Scott
Just as a follow up,here is the article in question.It finally came online.

http://scmagazine.com/us/news/article/655558/should-police-allowed-hack/

Regards,
     Scott

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