On 11/3/09, Jody & Jennifer McCluggage <[email protected]> wrote: > I came upon this article in my reading this morning: > http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140239/Cable_modem_hacker_busted_by_ > feds?source=rss_security > > > > I thought this article went well with the thread several weeks ago around > ethics and legality. According to the article this individual was arrested > by DOJ for selling "customizable cable modems and software that could be > used to get free Internet service or a speed boost for paying subscribers" > even though he claimed they were for "for educational use only." > > > > I am sure there are pertinent facts on both sides that are missing in this > article and this individual is innocent until proven guilty but I think it > reinforces the point that if something has the appearance of being a bit > shady, it is best just to stay well clear of it. I think this article > serves as a good reminder for tech folks. In computer/electronic law, the > closer you get to that edge the murkier things get. It is probably best > just to stay away from the edge. > > > > Well that is my opinion for what it is worth. > > > > > > Jody > >
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