Cable Modem Hacking Goes MainstreamNew 'one step' tool could be big problem for ISP's
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old news - 08:16AM Thursday May 09 2002)
tags: business · cable · security Uncapping one's cable modem to obtain higher download rates hasn't been a broad problem for providers yet, mainly because the process requires a bit of technical savvy to accomplish. That could all change with the release of a new "one step" uncapping tool that could create a nightmare for ISP's who aren't prepared. The 30 Megabyte program offers a graphic user interface with easy to use menus, and is currently in beta, according to an article at
Security Focus.