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RE: [Netstumbler] Browse Networks
The first part is simple. Read your State's statutes. Most libraries have
copies of the state's law books. You may also be able to search on
Nexus/Lexis. Most such offenses are on a state level, although some are
federal crimes, too. Generally, most are misdemeanors for simply browsing a
network, and it become a felony when you use a resource (i.e. . access the
Internet, send mail, etc.) or access data. In many statutes, the intent (or
not) to damage the data is irrelevant. Merely accessing the network or
computers which the user is not authorized to be on is enough to meet all
the elements of the crime.
As to the second part, you might be surprised how many law enforcement
agencies have officers trained in computer crime, and in many cases have
whole units devoted to it. The patrol officers may not deal with it, but
many "white color crime" detectives have rather extensive training on it.
Thorn
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob S [mailto:wifi_pulse@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 10:02
To: netstumbler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Netstumbler] Browse Networks
So who defines (and where can I read about) the legislations for this
type of 'crime'?
And on a topical note, what are the chances that the crime will be
reported to a knowledgeable law enforcer?
PuLSe
> From: Frank Thornton [mailto:fthornton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>
> First, anyone who uses NS (or other such tools) should also
> know this is highly unethical.
>
> Second, should anyone take the actions listed below, the
> owner of the network would be well within his rights to have
> the person charged criminally, and could also sue for civil
> damages. It is ILLEGAL to browse or otherwise use the
> resources of ANY network to which you do not have explicit
> permission to connect.
>
> Thorn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: semen demon [mailto:semen_demon@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 08:04
> To: netstumbler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Netstumbler] Browse Networks
>
> You can use a GPS, map the access point, reverse lookup their
> address for their phone number, and give them a call. You
> could also, if they have WEP, break it, brute force the
> account for their server, change their SSID to something so
> that they may contact you. I have done such a thing at local
> libraries and such so i could talk to the owner of the AP and
> maybe give him some information in getting his wireless
> network secured to the best of his ability. Another
> alternative would be to make a cantenna, wait until you get
> the AP showed up in your sniffer, hook up your cantenna and
> walk until your signal gets the strongest, then look around
> and pick a house. This approach is may be faster, but if
> you're seen, you might want an excuse. So, that's my 2cents
> about locating those AP's around your house. Also, you might
> try and NetSend them a message from XP/2K and see if they
> have it enabled. K that's it.
>
> nomiS
>
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> >I have used Netstumbler to view AP's near my house so I can see who
> >else is running a network. How is it possible to get in contact with
> >these people so I can view / browse their networks and also
> offer mine
> >to them?
> >
> >I am a newbie with Wireless networks so I have no idea how I
> can browse
> >their networks. I can connect to them but do not know where
> to go from
> >there. I have tried using to Networks Connection utility on my WinXP
> >Pro machine but to no avail. Even though I am connected, I
> cannot see
> >any files / user etc.
> >
> >Any help someone can offer would be appreciated.
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