Modem boost utility threat to cable networks
A software package enables normal users, not only nerds, to speed up their cable modems. A user on Slahdot says; Cable modem uncapping allows broadband customers to boost their bandwidth to 6 or 7 times what they're paying for, by spoofing their modem's TFTP client into downloading a hacked DOCSIS configuration. The program, called OneStep, works on several types of Motorola cable modems. These modems are used in the US by AT&T Broadband, and here in Holland by Chello. Since a lot of Dutch users aren't very satisfied with the speed of their cable connection, I wonder if this program will cause any problems with too much traffic over the cable networks. We'll see.