As mr_anonymous says :
mr_anonymous wrote:Any time you hack a server of any kind (except for the Uplink Test Machine and InterNIC), a passive trace will start. This means that some hacker is trying to trace your connection and bounce logs to find you. Banks have a very fast passive trace (say, 2-3 minutes, max). Other servers are slower.
a trace by a bank is quite fast. So, does the black screen appear instantly as I am traced, or after some time (the hacker informs employer, employer informs uplink, uplink kicks me off)? This may explain why some people clear logs but still get caught.
Any help greatly appreciated.
My question is because this is still just a game.