Thread: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
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Old 18-03-2008, 13:50   #1371
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Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797]
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Originally Posted by AlexanderHanff View Post
In the same breath by "requesting" authenticated data the Phorm software could be seen as "hacking" the site it is requesting the authenticated data from by masquerading as an authenticated users. This leaves concerns under Computer Misuse Act and probably the tort of Trespass to Chattels.

Alexander Hanff
Oh, don't get me wrong I'm not agreeing with any of this, just the wording to the addendum to T&C is not the most elegant. A bot can only do as much as any other internet user which by implecation you allow access to the site, in fact, a bot abiding by the rules can be steered clear of places you don't want it to go /img, /mail /cgibin etc. A hacker can target those.
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