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Feds Bust Cable Modem Hacker
Several readers noted the indictment of hardware hacker Ryan Harris, known as DerEngel. Harris wrote the 2006 book Hacking the Cable Modem, explaining how to get upgraded speed or even free Internet service by bypassing the firmware locks on Motorola Surfboard modems. He has run a profitable business at tcniso.net since 2003, selling unlocked cable modems. (The site is now offline.) Harris has been charged with conspiracy, aiding and abetting computer intrusion, and wire fraud. Wired quotes Harris's reaction: "I read the indictment — it's complete bull****. I'll tell you right now I'm not going to plead guilty."
Wow, over-generalize to try to sound smarter much?
You seriously don't see any difference between instructions on how to use a tool and instructions on what you need to do to hack a cable modem and bypass speed restrictions? Really?
And you're acting snotty about it?! Wow, talk about being an idiot or a fool.
"In other words, if the customer says "Ten 9mm rounds, please, I need to accidentally kill my business partner" you certainly shouldn't sell him what he asks for, even if he is joking. Considering the venue, you may well be expected to do a citizen's arrest (many gun store clerks are armed.)"
In USA, I'm sure that will get you sued if he was joking.
Even calling the police and having the man arrested, could most likely getting you sued for obstructing his day or whatever.
- Don't do what I do, it's probably not healthy nor safe. -
The solution is having people with sound ethics and principles, so that no one has to MAKE anyone do anything. This is called parenting, or raising your children properly.
In other words, "If everyone everyone behaved exactly like me, there'd be nothing wrong with the world."
Good luck with that.