If i have a laptop and i go into a area were a family has wireless internet and i use it, is it illegal if they dont have it secured?
2006-11-03 14:19:09 · 11 answers · asked by bobbyzarlinga 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I don't believe it should be. But technically yes. If you don't believe me, go ask the guy in this article who went to jail for it.
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1834967,00.asp
2006-11-03 14:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by xoxo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not positive of the specifics of the law but I know they are cracking down on people for illegally using someone elses wireless network. It should not be illegal if they do not have it secured though, it is there dumb fault.
Now if you are using it for any ILLEGAL things like hacking sites or other ILLEGAL matters then you would DEFINATELY be breaking the law. Don't get caught...
2006-11-03 14:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unethical, but not illegal (for now), to use it without permission. If they do not want anybody to use it, they should at least use a WEP key.
Beside, if there is a public WiFi network available around that area, your computer may not choose the public one if that family's AP casts a better signal to your PC. Unless you switch manually, your PC is going to find the best signal to send its packets.
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Some people warn you not to get caught. But think about it, how can you be caught? They have to have proper equipment to triangulate your position to find you. Even if they have the equipment, unless you are uploading a file, you are not sending long enough uplink signals for them to track you. Even if they have found you, they cannot search your PC (to get your MAC address, e.g.) without having a warrant.
It is illegal, though, if you poke their PCs on their network.
2006-11-03 14:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by muon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes but if u said they don't have security how the hell can the get u. But most of the time wireless hotspots are for free for any further info go to http://anchorfree.com/
2006-11-03 14:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be illegal for you to tap into their wireless connection, but they are not using very good judgment by not having it secure ^.^
2006-11-03 14:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In essence and a word NO! that's as a lot as whomever owns the relationship to shelter the relationship. in the journey that they leave it open and also you ensue to be close sufficient to connect to the neighbor's. you probably did not say the position you stay, basically contained in the U.S. or yet another united states of america. contained in the U.S. that's as a lot because the fellow possessing the internet connection to ensure undesirable connections aren't to any extent further being made. i'm unable to speak for each of the states contained in the U.S., yet contained in the state I stay (the state of bewilderment, no Michigan) in there aren't any regulations at latest that forestalls unauthorized persons from having access to an open router.
2016-10-16 07:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by doti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illegal for you to tap into their wireless connection. and if they report to there (isp) server an say someone is on there network we want them then there server will find you and u then ur have da. cops at ur door they will take ur pc from you and ur gonna be done for it dont think you can hide it cant be done it is 2006 and internet servers now can find out where and whern you are tapping in to other person network ., use ur own be smart not stupid
2006-11-03 14:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal to use another's connection. It is akin to me coming to your house to use your phone. The person does need to secure or hide their SSID.
2006-11-03 14:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no law on that matter yet, but it is morally wrong
2006-11-03 14:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by ShaLahLah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not yet
2006-11-03 14:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by TOAD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋