What Are The Risks Of Untapping?

**some_guy321** · 08-03-2003, 08:17 PM

like, what are the chances of getting caught?

**3rd gen noob** · 08-03-2003, 08:23 PM

if you mean uncapping your modem, the chances are extremely high

it's not worth it in the end really...

**Livy** · 08-03-2003, 08:28 PM

a quote from my isp's monthly update, Blueyonder, uk,

Unfortunately the issue with customers uncapping their cable modems has
re-appeared in the last few weeks.

Along with taking immediate action under the terms and conditions of
service and Acceptable Use Policy when we see this [we have disconnected
a number of uncappers already], we are working together with the
National Hi-Tech Crime Unit and other broadband ISPs with a view to the
possibility of bringing private prosecutions against individuals for
theft of service and in relation to breaches of sections 1 and 3 of the
Computer Misuse Act 1990.

If you are doing this [or know of anybody doing it] please ensure this
activity desists immediately.