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Legalality of authorized hacking


harlsDec 20, 2007 4:03am
Hi,
Does anyone know if it is illegal to hack your friend's box if you have permission? A few of my friend's say it is illegal and that "fact" is keeping them from participating in some learning activities. The excuse is: Since we go over our ISP's network it is illegal to hack into each others' boxes. I threw the bullshit flag but would like to know what's up. Any suggestions?


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MarZauDec 20, 2007 4:20am
Read your ISPs TOS (Terms of Service), you may breach them (this is a legal issue). I would just be careful you don't disrupt your ISPs traffic, flooding etc. As far as legality of "hacking" your friends computer. I haven't ever heard of someone being charged with hacking into a system they were given permission to hack into. I'm not a lawyer, but those are my logical conclusions.


Legalality of authorized hacking

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