Re: Stopping abusive machiens (was Re: How to report a spam botnet)

[Kevin A. McGrail]

On 11/20/2012 12:37 PM, David F. Skoll wrote:
Ignorance is no defence, at least in the UK.
In Canada, ignorance of the law is no defence, but ignorance of the
facts is.  In other words, if you're completely ignorant of the fact
that your computer is a botnet member, it could be a defence.
I would say that many laws in the US require intent.  Similar concept I 
think in perhaps a slightly different logic.

Regards,
KAM