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badboy_uk · 08-07-09, 05:49 PM

Over a thousand hackers are getting free access to the super fast broadband service on the Virgin Media cable network by using modems that have been reconfigured.
This has been made possible through the launch of the Virgin Media XXL service with connection speeds of 50 Mbps.
The new equipment provided to users relies on DOCSIS 3.0 data transmission, but this has allowed the hackers to use this new configuration to clone older Virgin Media modems.
This hack allows the modem to connect to the network at 30 Mbps.
However, despite what the hackers think, Virgin Media is onto them.
Virgin Media’s new systems have noticed over a thousand users getting 30 Mbps, when their package shouldn’t offer this speed.
Modifying equipment such as modems could land the user in court, where they could be fined or even given jail time, should Virgin Media want to go down that route.

How long have we got left till we get caught you think guys?

AciidSn3ak3r · 08-07-09, 05:53 PM

Who knows, this could be go off tommorow, next month or next year.
We really dont know Virgin's next step.
Its like people stiiring up the biggest hit ever last christmas, never happend though.
Personally i dont think it will be too long until they go down.

badboy_uk · 08-07-09, 05:59 PM

scaryy lol hope it never happens

waqasahmed · 08-07-09, 10:02 PM

Just like to say when we modify boxes, I dont call it hacking as you are using a file that someone else made. Sure you can label yourself a hacker, but you're not a true hacker like the coders out there

badboy_uk · 08-07-09, 10:04 PM

thots wot i saw on the news dude aint callin my self that

waqasahmed · 08-07-09, 10:08 PM

Yeah I got that bit, but in the cable modding community, the real hackers are the one that everyone has respect for. In the pc hacking community, the real hackers who write the software are the respected ones. Yet the news labels all of us are hackers. Well thank you for giving us some undeserved praise

badboy_uk · 08-07-09, 10:14 PM

real hackers are attackin i.e 8 lol im only gettin free net thats all lol

martin-f · 08-07-09, 10:15 PM

i thought you used someone elses ip

if that is the case they would be knocking on the wrong doors

badboy_uk · 08-07-09, 10:19 PM

even thou u are usin another ip u can still get caught easily lol

martin-f · 08-07-09, 10:26 PM

could you please explain how

08-07-09, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband Over a thousand hackers are getting free access to the super fast broadband service on the Virgin Media cable network by using modems that have been reconfigured. This has been made possible through the launch of the Virgin Media XXL service with connection speeds of 50 Mbps. The new equipment provided to users relies on DOCSIS 3.0 data transmission, but this has allowed the hackers to use this new configuration to clone older Virgin Media modems. This hack allows the modem to connect to the network at 30 Mbps. However, despite what the hackers think, Virgin Media is onto them. Virgin Media’s new systems have noticed over a thousand users getting 30 Mbps, when their package shouldn’t offer this speed. Modifying equipment such as modems could land the user in court, where they could be fined or even given jail time, should Virgin Media want to go down that route. How long have we got left till we get caught you think guys?

08-07-09, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
AciidSn3ak3r Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 46 Thanked 95 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband Who knows, this could be go off tommorow, next month or next year. We really dont know Virgin's next step. Its like people stiiring up the biggest hit ever last christmas, never happend though. Personally i dont think it will be too long until they go down.

08-07-09, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband scaryy lol hope it never happens

08-07-09, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband Just like to say when we modify boxes, I dont call it hacking as you are using a file that someone else made. Sure you can label yourself a hacker, but you're not a true hacker like the coders out there

08-07-09, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband thots wot i saw on the news dude aint callin my self that

08-07-09, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband Yeah I got that bit, but in the cable modding community, the real hackers are the one that everyone has respect for. In the pc hacking community, the real hackers who write the software are the respected ones. Yet the news labels all of us are hackers. Well thank you for giving us some undeserved praise

08-07-09, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband real hackers are attackin i.e 8 lol im only gettin free net thats all lol

08-07-09, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,317 Times in 914 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband i thought you used someone elses ip if that is the case they would be knocking on the wrong doors __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

08-07-09, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
badboy_uk Technology Forums Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 320 Thanks: 26 Thanked 56 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband even thou u are usin another ip u can still get caught easily lol

08-07-09, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,317 Times in 914 Posts	Re: Hackers get free 50 Mbps broadband could you please explain how __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

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