In the UK it's probably already illegal under the Computer Misuse Act, as it'd fall under "unauthorised modification of computer material".
I assume other countries have similar laws.
That said, enforcing it is a different matter.
I assume other countries have similar laws.
That said, enforcing it is a different matter.
It's been said before plenty of times, but I think the solution has to be sought in increasing awareness of the dangers of the internet. Compare it to the electrical grid. 99% of people would not mess with it without consulting/hiring an expert. Not just because it's illegal, but because of the obvious danger. But for the informational grid, "nobody" (exaggerating) cares because they cannot oversee the consequences.
Problem then is, how do you educate people about this... I don't know.