It is possible for nmap, while running a reasonable scan, to crash a system. Unlikely... perhaps nothing more than coincidental... tell it to the judge.

The DOD itself isn't the only organization held to DOD standards. Many private companies, some with no direct dealings with the government at all are bound by these standards.

I guess, I just hoped most people would face port scanning in a more ethical way.
How could scanning a system that you don't have rights on, possibly be ethical?

cheers,

catch