[TriLUG] stollen computer

[Matt Jezorek]

as soon as it crossed state lines the FBI
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Celestian" <kuk at email.unc.edu>
To: <trilug at trilug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 12:51 PM
Subject: [TriLUG] stollen computer


> I had a break in a couple weeks ago in my appartment and my computer was
> one of the things they took.  I had my computer configured to do dynamic
> dns, and so when they connected it to the internet yesterday, I was able
> to find out the IP address they were using and what time they were using
> it.
> 
> Last night they logged in again and I logged into my ftp server (the one
> on the machine that was stollen) to make sure it was my computer.  I also
> have apache and vnc installed on it and so I am positive that it is my
> machine.  While they were still connected, I ran a traceroute and found
> that my computer was in or near Reston, VA.
> 
> I tried calling up the owner of the IP block, but they will not give me
> any additional info (I am sure they have the phone number) since I
> am not an employee of AOL or a government authority.  And the Durham
> police don't seem to understand what is going on.
> 
> Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knew what authorities I could contact
> that could pursue this information.
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric Kuker
> 
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