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Cable modem hackers conquer the co-ax
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2004-02-05

A small and diverse band of hobbyists steeped in the obscure languages of embedded systems has released its own custom firmware for a popular brand of cable modem, along with a technique for loading it -- a development that's already made life easier for uncappers and service squatters, and threatens to topple long-held assumptions about the privacy of cable modem communications.

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Re: Cable modem hackers conquer the co-ax 2007-03-29
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i have a chipped cable box but the card wont let me have pay per view channels wot can i do to accsess them thanks and any other tips u have would be greatfull thanks claire

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