Re: Strange httpd/access_log entry

[Gary <medmanks@mcleodusa.net>]

On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 02:14:16PM -0400 or thereabouts, William Underwood wrote:
> Well, I dunno the answer, but me thinks it is failing, and then just 
> displaying your local hard drive instead of an error messsage...
> 
> >Why is that. It is not illegal to nmap a strange host, in stealth mode
> >or open..
> Perhaps not illegal, but read section 2 of the AUP for mcleodusa:
> http://www.mcleodusa.com/html/accept.php3
> "2. Access to Other Networks. Any time you access another network through 
> the McLeodUSA Service, you must comply with that network's rules and 
> policies. "  
> So, did you ask PacBell if it's okay to portscan systems on their network?  

Better yet, what are PacBell's rules, which I could not find, and don't
have any more time to look for it.. Heck, access to other networks,
could mean any website... 
 
> Even if it's not illegal, it still isn't a good idea, IMO.

I will defer to your thinking... However, nmap is a wonderful tool,
especially when checking one's own site/ports.. which I do. 

-- 
Best regards,
Gary   


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