Re: here we go again.....

Romeo, most comercial programs that are used for hacking are legit network problem solving applications. It's just known that these are the same programs used by many hackers to probe networks for weaknesses. There are also a bunch of underground apps and scripts for doing pure hacking tasks like brute force attacks, demon dialers, etc. None of these programs are illegal (is there *any* illegal program at all?). It's just what you do with them. And once again..... most HACKING is not illegal... it's a definate violation of your ISP ToS, but usually not illegal (MOST is a BIG word... port scanning the local bank or FBI or IRS is not illegal, just stupid.... actually taking down their systems, breaking in, deleting files, etc... that's illegal). Most laws have not caught up with the technology age yet.

Romulus, yes, there are comercial programs to remotly control other computers (dial in or network). Timbuktoo was one of those, PC anywhere for wintel's is another.... a couple more that I know about. This is not hacking, but remote network access/control programs. Also, it is NOT illegal to hack into your own computer.. you are giving yourself permission to do it, after all.... this is how most hackers practice. Load a copy of the program they are wanting to exploit, then attack it from another computer in their home.... once they figure out the vulnerabilities... they just then need apply them to the actual target of their adolecent wet dreams.....