Is password-lending a cybercrime?

Is password-lending a cybercrime?
Mark Rasch, 2004-03-01

A judge's wrongheaded interpretation of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act illustrates the problems of allowing civil enforcement of a criminal law.

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Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-01
Deven Phillips, CISSP

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-02
Anonymous

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-02
EthanTen

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-02
IT Security Consultant

Yes, in this case, password-lending is a cybercrime. 2004-03-03
Michael Carr, JD, CISSP

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-07
ceo / AdministratorX

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-08
Anonymous (1 replies)

I just need some clarification. Are we talking about the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act? If we are, doesn't that only pertain to Federal organizations not private?

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Yes--see 18USC1030. Here, password-lending is a cybercrime. 2004-03-11
M.Carr, JD, CISSP

Is password-lending a cybercrime? 2004-03-09
Anonymous

Relevant law review articles-- links provided 2004-03-09
Anonymous

The exploit of the EULA and IMS's confidentiality is a reminder that ethics like freedom requires vigilance! 2004-03-10
Edtelecommuter