2006-07-11 07:05:08 · 19 answers · asked by DinaMo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Depends how you use it.
If you only use it to access the net you should be OK. Chances are you never get caught. If you get caugt you get a fine most likely.
Mess around with somebodies files you are actually doing post fraud and can cost you up to 6 months per. That's per opened file!!
2006-07-11 07:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Many states now have laws making it illegal to use another person's wireless access without permission. It is kind of like stealing cable T.V. however the penalties are usually more severe. I would use caution and talk with a neighbor about sharing the cost and/or helping with encryption.
2006-07-11 14:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Taztug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends in large part on the intention of the person with the wifi connection.
If they just don't know how to configure it to be a closed network and would like for it to be so, then they may object to your use of it and it may be considered a crime (though laws are still vague on this and court rulings are limited).
If they intend for it to be open and shared, then you are doing nothing wrong.
In any case, if you choose to connect to an open wifi point, just please be courteous. Don't engage in activities that reduce the performance of their connection. Don't attempt peer-to-peer filesharing (they might get blamed for your activities).
In other words, be a good neighbor!
2006-07-11 14:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by kevinngunn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was near me , i would try and find the wireless network and either help the person to make it secure , as i have 2 in my house and have it 128 bit web protected which is easy to set up.
2006-07-11 14:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by garryabrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if your apartment has a free wireless internet connection, and if so, then log on to that one. Or maybe if you are low on cash, offer to share it with a neighbor. But if you dont care about them, then your choice!.lol
2006-07-11 14:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Lysie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be considered theft in law especially if the person you are linking to has a capped service and has to pay if they go over a limit
2006-07-11 14:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're ignorant enough not to implement the security measures of their router then I say exploit them.
Unless of course it is by their design that they want to lure you onto their network.
2006-07-11 14:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous_dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal!
It's sort of stupid on their part. In a few key strokes they can protect their network. However, that's not the point. You are using something that you are not paying for....that's stealing.....period.
2006-07-11 14:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal to do it, yet people do it all the time. If your neighbours don't protect their wireless, it's kinda their own fault.
Just don't tell anybody you're doing it.
2006-07-11 14:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by theraaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's against the law
2006-07-11 14:09:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋