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)

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

I spent 20 years in the military working in the computer center and as an administrator. If I lent my password to someone else or handled my password in a negligent way (written or oral), then I'm responsible for what it is used for. And everyone who had access to their systems knew this.

Why not make the law this simple, 'Your account, Your responsibility'!

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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