even if it's your spouse that's done it?
2006-10-14 14:51:21 · 18 answers · asked by p.bammy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hacking is legal.
Gaining access to someones computer isn't
2006-10-14 14:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on who owns the computer if your employer owns the computer then your spouse could be in big trouble (and you too) if you own it then are you really going to call the cops and report it?
if it is the family computer that is not really hacking. if they used the family computer to hack into your email account you would have trouble proving it was them.
but if the computer or mail account was in your name and you could show that you had not accessed it at a certain time and a computer that your spouse used had then you could possibly get a conviction. it would be very useful for getting a barring order in the case of separation or other legal action.
it would really be a decision for the police...
2006-10-15 03:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by mixturenumber1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under the acts enabled after 9/11. Hacking can be considered a terrorist act. So yes, it is illegal. The ONLY REASON anyone should ever hack is with specific permission of the computers owner with the intention of increasing security.
2006-10-14 15:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by pariah6.9you 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all, you've somewhat likely been a sufferer of a Javachronic by technique of hacking. i might want to signify you run as a lot as date antivirus software and eliminate the virus out of your computer. it is prohibited to hack into yet another persons computer notwithstanding this is no longer well worth prosecuting the hacker in any respect until eventually he has stolen money or valuable information from you.
2016-12-04 20:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about "hacking" or "cracking"?
"Hackers" are excellent programmers who will try to get into secure sites, then tell the site owner that they have done so, and will often come up with a program which will keep others from getting into the site.
"Crackers" are people who get into sites for illegal purposes.
2006-10-14 15:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal to hack software whether you own it or not, because you are altering the original lines of code, you will lose the warranty and any guarantee you have(although if you read the small print from microsoft it ain't worth the sheet of paper you could print it on!!). If you can do it enjoy,if not learn.
2006-10-14 20:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's only legal if you have the permission of the person being hacked.
2006-10-14 15:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by John T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it probably is, but I can't figure out why I might be able to get so much info on internet about : 'how to do it'; hope you get some good answers here; best wishes! ( it is " amazing" how persons can hack; i don't understand HOW persons can HACK!
2006-10-14 15:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Brown Eyed Susan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is legal to hack your own computer but not someone else without permission.
2006-10-14 14:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't be hacked by your legal spouse because it's mutual property.
Best wishes,
pup
2006-10-14 14:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋