Anti-hacking law questioned after death of Internet activist

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unreason wrote:

“altered his computer’s network identity” implies that this was done with malicious intent, but from my understanding, when he was blocked from the wireless network, he used a wired connection, much like plugging your laptop in if your wireless network is acting flaky. Different network hardware have different network identities; no altering required.

Jan 16, 2013 7:12am EST  --  Report as abuse
datsneefa wrote:

Both this law and the relics using this to prosecute should be ripped down and dragged through the mud

Jan 17, 2013 1:49pm EST  --  Report as abuse
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