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UK ISP threatens security researcher


From: Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:30:23 -0500 (CDT)


http://www.theregister.com/2007/04/17/hackers_service_terminated/

"A 21-year-old college student in London had his internet service
terminated and was threatened with legal action after publishing details
of a critical vulnerability that can compromise the security of the ISP's
subscribers."

I happen to know the guy, and I am saddened by this.

        Gadi.


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