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> From: Lars Kronf�lt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 2:57 AM
> To: Frank Knobbe
> Cc: 'Kent Hundley'; firewalls
> Subject: RE: Response to hack attempt?
>
> [...]
> Having this thread only shows that we are all kids in a park.
> Trying to
> scream loud, making sure everybody sees us. Saying, It's like
> this for me
> and you should listen! I am right, you are wrong!
> How smart is that?
>
> Instead, accept the fact that laws differ, and use them as well as
you
> can.
> [...]
And that is the problem. The Internet community has no solid, unified
(global) laws regarding various aspects of the 'Net, including cyber
crime. Laws are shaped and revised over time. Instead of standing by,
we, members of that Internet community, and especially individuals
with security/legal interests, have to actively participate in this
process. We can try to behave a common way, make something our
unwritten rule. Over time, these rules will be incorporated into law.
As you said, use what is available right now. We need the support of
the judicial systems, which are coping with various aspects of cyber
crime. Together, government, justice and industry will shape and
refine cyber laws.
This may sound bold but I think we *need* the hackers. Let the purps
commit crime. We will deal with them, and over time, once we
standardize the law, we will archive a higher conviction rate and
higher deterrence/prevention of cyber crime. This was the case with
drugs, theft, witchcraft, you name it.
But I do think that folks like me need to voice their opinion and
present ideas. Only that way, with participation, can solutions be
created.
Regards,
Frank
PS: If I drift way off, as I sometimes do, just let me know and I'll
shut up...
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