Re:Why Is This Website Port Scanning Me?
by pbhjpbhj on Wednesday May 20, 2020 @09:51AM
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That's called "casing a joint" ...
I think it comes under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. But it might come down to whether you gather information, if you test a port, intending later - if successful - to attempt an exploit, then that seems like it could be unlawful (under the Law of England & Wales). Keeping a record of ports found with services could be sufficient to demonstrate intent.
[Just to be clear, I'm not endorsing/condemning the law here.]
I think it comes under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981. But it might come down to whether you gather information, if you test a port, intending later - if successful - to attempt an exploit, then that seems like it could be unlawful (under the Law of England & Wales). Keeping a record of ports found with services could be sufficient to demonstrate intent.
[Just to be clear, I'm not endorsing/condemning the law here.]