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Re: Perl Co-inventor Convicted
scott cromar <cromar@delphi.com> writes:
>
>sean@sdg.dra.com (Sean Donelan) writes:
>>Well, I would be a tad upset if I discovered a security guard I had
>>hired was picking locks on the building he was supposed to be guarding.
>
>I don't think that the security guard analogy works. A computer security
>expert is supposed to do more than merely sit around watching the console
>screen waiting for a hacker attack.
>
>A better analogy is that of a security consultant who makes recommendations
>about how to implement better site security (what types of burglar alarms
>to install, etc).
>
And how about if your neighbour's door is open? Is there maybe not a moral
obligation to go and mention it?
And if the door looks open? Should you not go and check if it is open?
Hell, anybody can run crack on an /etc/passwd file, even the most basic
hacker, so if the people arn't even taking basic precautions, maybe one
can justify telling them?
The question is, is that all he wanted to do ?
(Just my 2 cents)
--Calvin
>--Scott
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