In case anyone was thinking I'm off-base in terms of claiming L0phtcrack would be one of the first on the list if you start outlawing security tools, take a look here: http://www.channel4000.com/news/stories/news-20000217-164727.html?&_ref=1005006010 L0phtcrack is now officially a "burglary tool" if this news story is accurate. Long-term, I suppose it will depend on whether the judge upholds the charge, but for short term, law enforcement has decided it's illegal. For real-life burglary tools, such as locksmith type stuff, you can't carry them unless you're a licensed locksmith. IANAL, but whether something is a burglary tool is dependant on local laws, so it's not true the world over. However, once it's been designated a burglary tool, there's no confusion. So, since there doesn't currently exist any licensing or certification for whether someone is a "legitimate security professional" or equivalent, L0phtcrack will have to be presumed illegal. If you live in Minneapolis, you better erase your copy and all evidence that you even had it, even if you purchased it or had a legitimate use for it. Note that in most cases, possesion of a burglary tool is a crime in itself, regardless if you've used it for anything. Ryan
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