Re: IP address


zan wrote:
I am Being sued by the music industry for allegedly distributing music
through kazaa I am representing myself do to the outrages cost of a lawyer
that I cannot afford. I plan to use the defense that :


. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as RCN has no way of proving an
identity of a computer
system unless they use an authentication based protocol such as PPP/OE for
connectivity.
. In the event have an authentication based protocol is used, a computer can
only be truly identified if
logs are kept by the ISP that clearly states: The time of the login, The
User ID that logged in, the
MAC Address of the computer that logged in as well as the IP Address. Even
if these logs are
adequately maintained by the ISP there is still a possibility that a hacker
or malicious user could of
taken control of the machine and performed the login.
. ISP's typically provide "dynamic" IP addresses (also known as DHCP) which
change from time to
time. On a cable modem or DSL network this means that one day an IP Address
may belong to
Household A, and the next day (or hours late) it could belong to Household
B.
. IP Addresses can be faked or "spoofed"
. MAC addresses, while hard coded into a network interface cards (aka,
network card, aka wireless
cards) can be altered using utilities that are readily available via the
internet.
. Computer hackers use unprotected computers that are connected to the
internet as platforms for
storing illegal content such as pirated software, mp3's, porn, and other
inappropriate materials.
. Wireless routers that are purchased at retail stores such as Best Buy and
Circuit City are "open' by
default. This means that any individual with a wireless enabled PC can
access the internet through
the wireless router if not properly secured.
. Remote Desktop is a feature of Windows 2000 and Windows XP that allows
remote control over a
PC from the internet. If this feature was enabled and no passwords were
defined, any individual
could connect


how about selling the house and fleeing to mexaco?
I guess you could win if you provide evidence that this malicious
activity occurred.

.

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