Theos-Talk Archives (October 1999 Message tt00079)

I am not a computer expert either, but it makes sense to me why cable 
modems don't provide security.  Cable was not built to provide 
security.  It was built to provide TV programming to its customers. 
The information that travels through television cable is not 
protected.  Phone lines on the other hand are different.  It is not 
easy to tap on your neighbors' phone conversations unless you are a 
phone repair person, and that is against the law.

This is the first time that I see the security issue being brought up 
on cable modems, but it makes sense to me.  I wonder why it has not 
been brought up before.

My two-cents.

Rudy


> Yes there is. While I am not a computer "expert", there were cases where
> neighbors can get into others files and cases where the print outs got
> printed in a printer in the neighbor's home.
>
> The basis issue is buyers beware. If they have any questions, they should
> address it to their ISPs.
>
> mkr
>
>
> On 10/18/1999 , you wrote:
> RAMADOSS@EDEN.COM wrote:
>
> I received the following from a friend. As many in the USA are planning to
> use cable modem, everyone should be aware of the security issue before it
> is too late.
>
> 	Now that you have succeeded in scaring everybody who is not computer
> literate, please explain to us what the difference is between security
> concerns with a cable modem and any other kind of modem?
>
> 	Answer: There IS none. If you have no server software running, and you
> almost certainly don't unless you put it up on purpose, you can get
> attacked again and again, and nobody will get through.
>
> 	Bart Lidofsky
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Johnston [mailto:johnston@syrres.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 7:09 AM
> To: Sweeney, Patrick
> Cc: 'The Firewalls List'
> Subject: Re: Unknown internet traffic
>
> I agree with you.  Time Warner (RoadRunner cable modems) told me there is
> absolutely NO security between customers and the Internet.  You are ON the
> Internet and security is the customer's problem, not theirs.  They would do
> nothing to help me.  I was told this by multiple technicians at Time
> Warner.
> Since I installed Nukenabber, I have noticed attacks on my home PC from a
> wide variety of states AND countries.  ISPs need to get serious about
> security.
>
>
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