2006-11-06 02:00:07 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
or would you say that its there own fault for not securing it properly
2006-11-06 02:02:18 · update #1
In a way yes...but who will find out....go for it!!!!!
2006-11-06 02:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
I would say its theft but I would also say its the persons fault for not securing there wireless connection properly (Hacking into someones wireless connection is another story). Its not like they are going to find out who you are, they will just secure there wireless if they find out that someone else is using it.
2006-11-06 02:15:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am somewhat on the fence with this issue. While I think part of it is there own fault of not securing it, some people simply are unaware of the the need to secure or the how-to on securing a network. Also I see other factors playing in also like, does someone sit there and surf on your network all day everyday and leave stuff downloading and suck up all of your bandwith? I think that it is not really theft.. although I think everyone should have free internet anyways and wireless internet should encompass the globe for access anywhere anytime..
2006-11-06 02:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by David T 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically yes. I wouldn't put it in the same catagory as car theft because if it's only used to send email or read webpages then the owner probably wouldn't notice. When I first got wireless I found myself on next door's network by accident then told them how to lock down their connection.
The manufacturers and ISPs could help here by offering simple advice on using WEP etc. but in most cases they just want our money.
2006-11-06 02:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by mickyrisk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a bit like saying having your car stolen is your own fault for not locking it properly. Of course it's theft, taking what isn't yours without paying. Easily traceable and in breach of the Computer Misuse Act.
2006-11-06 02:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by nert 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It depends...
If you put in several minutes of effort to break someone's WEP key, you are clearly stealing someone's connection.
On the other hand if you are sitting in a cafe and your computer happens to connect to someone's private access point, you are not stealing in my book. Failure of people to use at least minimal security is practically abandonment of their property.
2006-11-06 07:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by francisblack747 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone used my wireless network without my permission, i'd break into their computer and corrupt some important files.
It'd pretty much be the same as shooting a burglar who broke into my house. (well... pretty much)
2006-11-06 11:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is, what I want is to find out what I need to do it as well my neighbour is a bit slapdash with his juicy 200mbs broadband connections security.
2006-11-06 02:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's theft.
If someone leaves their car unlocked and you take it, it's still theft.
Just because the car is unlocked, doesn't mean that you can take it. The same with a wireless connection.
2006-11-06 02:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by trigam41 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You're not exactly helping whoever owns the network, now are you?! Particularly if their service has a usage cap.....
It would help though if it wasn't so easy to do - why anyone thought WEP was a good idea is beyond me.
2006-11-06 02:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by Nick W 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is theft. Are you going to burn in hell for all eternity because this is the only bad thing you've ever done? I doubt it.
2006-11-06 02:07:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋