ACS:Law Leak

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  1. steveo_mcg

    steveo_mcg What's a Dremel?

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    Any one see this?

    The letter sending law firm has been hacked and some of the details they held on users has been released to the web.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11425789

    Ceiling cat bless 4chan? :worried:

    It would appear they are facing a fine of half a million for this particular breach.

    Its probably not great news if your details are now circulating the torrentverse but its probably worse if your ACS:Law.
     
    steveo_mcg, 28 Sep 2010
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  2. Mattmc91

    Mattmc91 Minimodder

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    My name could be on that list :p I'm always pirating games to test them, if they're good, I'll buy them, if not, I'll get rid of 'em.

    Extended demo's <3
     
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  3. Krazeh

    Krazeh Minimodder

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    I'll be suprised if they get a fine anywhere near that size to be honest. The ICO has always been more bark than bite and I can't see that changing, even with their new powers.
     
    Krazeh, 28 Sep 2010
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  4. thelaw

    thelaw What's a Dremel?

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    Edited for you:D

    The people on that list a suspected of sharing adult videos via pirate bay not games :naughty:
     
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  5. philheckler

    philheckler Used to be a pc enthusiast

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  6. sp4nky

    sp4nky BF3: Aardfrith WoT: McGubbins

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    AFAIK they've never brought a case to trial, they're just raking in the cash from people who are scared to challenge it.

    Personally I'd like to see someone that's been sent one of those letters taking ACS:Law to court to challenge their claims.
     
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  7. Jedra

    Jedra Supermodel

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    Agreed - I would really like to see the law tested to see how they can prove the link between an IP address and an individual. If it becomes defacto that the connection owner is responsible rather than them having to actually having to identify an individual then it opens a whole can of worms.
     
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  8. yodasarmpit

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    Found someone on the music list that I know :)
     
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  9. BRAWL

    BRAWL Dead and buried.

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    Ouch, gonna warn their ass?

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    Personally I think it's disgraceful that they've 'leaked' these details. They should be charged the 500K for each name on the list. Companies like this are a waste of time and money anyway, accusing the innocent of everything and anything for a quick buck.

    Losers.
     
    BRAWL, 1 Oct 2010
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  10. philheckler

    philheckler Used to be a pc enthusiast

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  11. DLDeadbolt

    DLDeadbolt Space Cadet

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    Where can I see this list?

    I tend to dl' quite a bit of anime and movies, until ofc they get licensed in the UK, at whch time I tend to but the DVD.
     
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