Anyone fancy themselves a hacker?

[JoBelle]

OK, so....

Taking a break from the hurricane, I have a techie question.

Let's pretend I recently found a website that lists some personal information about someone close to me that may enable a dangerous person to easily knock on their front door. Let's assume this could become a matter or life or death.

Let's further pretend the owner of the page feels the information is a matter of public record and refuses to remove it.

Would there be anyone around that knows how to remove it for them?

Just curious,
Jo

 

[asutickler]

Taking down a site for a prolonged period of time would be a very difficult task, under most circumstances. The methods required to do so are also quite illegal.

I would complain to this person's hosting service before doing anything else. Most of them have terms of service that prohibit this sort of thing, and will crack down quickly on infractions due to potential liability.

 

[AquaFeline]

Are we talking about a small website or a large corporation? Who you're dealing with influences how things are handled.

 

[Aragon]

You can contact the cops, First Amendment only goes so far in such matters. Also, your friend can get an injunction as well. There are all sorts of legal approaches to it. The hacking is different, and involves alot more info.