4. What are the ethical issues of using password cracker and recovery tools? Are there any limitations, policies, or regulations in their use on local machines, home networks, or small business networks? Where might customer data be stored? Discuss any legal issues in using these tools on home networks in the United States, which has anti-wiretap communications regulations. Who must know about the tools being used in your household?

There are no limitation, policies or regulations that limit these tools for use on privately owned machines or home networks. In most businesses networks, intranets or internets the use of them is illegal if used for malicious intent. Penetration testing teams sign rules of engagement before using these tools.

Explanation:

There are no limitation, limitations, policies, or regulations in their use on local machines, privately owned machines or home networks, or small business networks.

In most businesses networks, intranets or internets the use of them is often and mostly illegal especially in a situation where they are been used for malicious intent.

Penetration testing teams would often or always make sure that they sign rules of engagement before using these tools.