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GPS Pocket tracking

Started by WisniaPl, 04 March 2018 - 01:32 PM
WisniaPl #1
Posted 04 March 2018 - 02:32 PM
Hello, I'm playing on factions server with mods. There is ComputerCraft. Some players use my OS (including my enemies, luckily) on pocket computers. It has autoupdate so I can just add some code that sends me their location, that I need. All of the computers have wireless modems and it's working radius is 10000. Sadly, I can't figure out how to write such update. Could someone help me?
Lyqyd #2
Posted 04 March 2018 - 05:35 PM
Well, this sounds like you are looking for help writing malicious software, which is strictly disallowed on the forums.
CLNinja #3
Posted 04 March 2018 - 06:14 PM
While I could definitely see how that COULD be malicious, I personally think it looks more like software to help track your userbase and get information about where/how your OS it being used.
Dog #4
Posted 04 March 2018 - 07:14 PM
While I could definitely see how that COULD be malicious, I personally think it looks more like software to help track your userbase and get information about where/how your OS it being used.

The intent seems pretty obvious based on how OP stated the situation (with the strict focus on secretly tracking enemies via an update that apparently won't disclose it's nature to the users; not collecting info about OP's userbase). I disagree with you - I don't see anything about this particular request that is benign.
Jummit #5
Posted 05 March 2018 - 09:59 AM
I actually did write a program like this on an RPG server where I was a hacker and worked for a mafia boss. We obviosly all knew I tracked them and I hadn't made it when they didn't wanted it.