Davenport Lyons going against file sharers

[skonk]

Every now and then, friends of mine ask me to have alook at their pc, for spyware, malware, etc. Recently, I stuck in my wireless adapter, with the intention of connecting to my own secure network, and found I easily connected to both of my neighbours wireless connection. A quick knock to both of them and give them a bit of help in securing their network remedied this.

What i'm saying is, it is so easy to connect to other people's networks, through wireless. How many times have you overheard people at work talking about the internet, and the majority say, I aint got a clue about it all, as long as I get online, I couldn't tell you if I had antivrus, etc.

I've already reported to the police about a car that pulls up regularly in our street, with two males with laptops sitting in the car for an hour or so. I actually went over, knocked on the window, and could plainly see on their laptops that they were on webcams with ladies of the night, shall we say! They quickly closed their laptops and drove off before I could actually say anything.

So, basically, it is entirely feasible for someone to pull up at the roadside, connect to someones unprotected wireless network, and download a game or film, even up to 6 gig within an hour, depending on the broadband speed, then, driving off with their newly acquired, illegal download, with the owner non the wiser.

Someone needs to inform people inpower of these facts before the heavy handidness of these solicitors upset many innocent people.

Oh, one final note, if you do have a wireless network, best not to use WEP security, as this is very simple to crack. Google internet wireless security if you need more info on what steps to take to make yourself proctected.

[Bookworm]

Originally Posted by toxicdebt

The letter is 21 pages long (longer if the ISP's letter is more than a page). Importantly the letter clearly states that it is not permitted to post the letter on any "Fora" and anyone found doing so will be prosecuted.

Hence me not posting mine on here

Which just shows more bully-tactics by people who seem to think they own the Internet...

[kiptower]

quote > is not permitted to post the letter on any "Fora" and anyone found doing so will be prosecuted

what a load of codswallow and just what will they prosucute for, they can not stop you , their scamming in the first place, what they dont want is it out in the public place's, bit late now WATCHDOG have screwed them, are they going to prosecute the BBC

[version302003]

Can I ask how Davenport get hold of peoples addresses to write to?

My isp have clearly said they will not provide any information to companies / solicitors without being forced to by a court. When they do get a request they email the person involved and let them know they have been informed but thats about it.

[NitrousOxide]

Originally Posted by version302003

Can I ask how Davenport get hold of peoples addresses to write to?

My isp have clearly said they will not provide any information to companies / solicitors without being forced to by a court. When they do get a request they email the person involved and let them know they have been informed but thats about it.

The way I understand it is that your ISP must release your details for the prevention of crime. Davenport apply to the high court for this release under the guise of criminal proceedings.
And they then file a civil case....Go figure!

If I ever got one of those letters I would post it, it's not as though your details will be on there. Someone could scan one if they wanted to and email it to me and I'll host it. They would not have to know who it originated from.

[patrickq1]

hi this thread has gone rather quiet ,i did post at the beginning the honey pot trapp...now i will be posting the letter my wife received and it makes no difference what they do copyrite my backside ...firstly the legal looking letter they sent i find it is unsolicited i did not ask for it ...now as for the HONEYPOT i cannot wait till they try take me to court...i am armed and ready both laptops checked out completely innocent but i want to be able to claim the maximim the law will allow anyone any ideas .....ive also downloaded their staff e mails very tasty what they write in fact very blue what they have written i will post the davenport staff e mails on here if that is acceptable with the mods
patrickq1

[NitrousOxide]

Originally Posted by patrickq1

hi this thread has gone rather quiet ,i did post at the beginning the honey pot trapp...now i will be posting the letter my wife received and it makes no difference what they do copyrite my backside ...firstly the legal looking letter they sent i find it is unsolicited i did not ask for it ...now as for the HONEYPOT i cannot wait till they try take me to court...i am armed and ready both laptops checked out completely innocent but i want to be able to claim the maximim the law will allow anyone any ideas .....ive also downloaded their staff e mails very tasty what they write in fact very blue what they have written i will post the davenport staff e mails on here if that is acceptable with the mods
patrickq1

There still at this even after the BBC investigation? Must be hard up for money.

[patrickq1]

yes got another letter which now asks for what equipment i have what broadband am i using what is the capacity of my computors what is the serial numbers and what colour is my **** cause that is all they will get till i can get into court ...i want to screw as much out of them as they deserve to lose for the simple fact is my daughter opened up the first threat since she thought it was for her because their is three of them with same iunitials...so to accuse my girls of downloading gay sex material brought about some confusion...and you can geuss just how angry i am to have even remotely brought to bear upon my familly a shame for this they will pay ,i will also want the law society to take imrdiate acftion at the end of the civil case and to try get them dis barred but when all said and done their reputation will be so badly damaged that for a measly 600 quid their greed got the worst of them
i will make them pay why because this slur has left a nasty taste and i want to put an end to such bad practices
patrickq1

[Yorky2008]

Davenport Lyons Threatens to Sue Wikileaks Over Publication of Extortion Letter - Wikileaks

[patrickq1]

i have registered formally my complaint with the SRA to act against DAVENPORT LYONS i have also offered up both my...LAPTOPS for DEEP PACKET INSPECTION ....
i have also asked the SRA to demand a PUBLIC APOLAGY AND I SHALL ALSO BE DEMANDING COMPENSATION...I have asked which magazine if they would like to have both laptops for inspection
patrickq1
make you complaint formal with the SRA
for the attention of
Antony Townsend
contactcentre@sra.org.uk

[patrickq1]

i have also reminded them (davenports) that i am in receipt of there unsolicited letter and is impossible to be the subject of copyrite when it was not requested nor was it without predudice so can i post this letter on here...come on bookworm let me post it...if you wish i am willing to have both laptops subjected to deep packet inspection to prove i have not been downloading the offensive material

[Conniff]

File sharers Faites Attention!
The French National Assembly has voted to impose a three strike law for illegal file sharing following a final debate where many deputies failed even to appear. This law includes provision for setting up a ‘High Authority’ that will monitor internet usage and ultimately decide whether access is blocked and for how long. The flexibility is to avoid the situation where an entire institution lacks internet access because of the illegal activities of a single student or member of staff. The new law could still be challenged under the French Constitution and the European Parliament, however. For the full story go to: http://www.out-law.com/default.aspx?page=9927
(03/04/09)

[Conniff]

Irish ISP Association Snubs Three Strikes Deal
Plans to block websites that may facilitate piracy and disconnect users would amount to a breach of privacy, according to the ISP Association of Ireland. The Association says that such measures put forward by The Irish Recorded Music Association are unnecessary and detrimental to the development of new internet services and e-business. The Association of Ireland’s view may offer some comfort to institutions but the music industry proposals reflect a growing opinion that ISPs should monitor and act on unlawful file sharing. Irelands largest ISP, Eircom, has agreed to the three strikes rule after eight days of a court case instigated by a music industry lobby group. You can read the full article at: http://www.out-law.com/default.aspx?page=9887
(19/03/09)

[patrickq1]

will consider re posting at a later date

[penumbra]

Tra la laaa

[patrickq1]

will consider re posting at a later date

[penumbra]

Nothing to see here.

[patrickq1]

will consider re posting at a later date

[patrickq1]

It Is Apalling And As The Person Says Highly Valuable Material ? What On Earth Does This Mean More Blackmailing Letters ?

[penumbra]

Originally Posted by patrickq1

It Is Apalling And As The Person Says Highly Valuable Material ? What On Earth Does This Mean More Blackmailing Letters ?

Don't worry.