2007-01-17 10:38:28 · 6 answers · asked by Peter 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Actually in many communities nowadays what your NEIGHBOR is doing is illegal - having a public unsecured wireless connection available.
2007-01-17 10:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your neighbor has left his wireless network unsecured, you are right it's free. However the caveat is that by connecting to an unsecured wireless network, you are at risk of being hacked. The right thing to do would be to let your neighbor know and offer to secure it for him if he lets you stay on board. Thats a win win situation.
2007-01-17 10:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by tinocosway 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though your neighbor may not be aware of you doing this the answer is yes. People have gotten in trouble for doing exactly that. It is rare though. Currently legislation is being drafted on this. Best bet is to ask your neighbor if you can share the service if you help pay part of the cost.
2007-01-17 10:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by logan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
optimistically you recognize that connect with somebody else's community (inspite of their permission) is a legal in all 50 states of the U. S.. it is termed "robbery of provider", given which you're utilising their ISP with out the ISP's permission. in spite of if it is with out their permission, it is "hacking" and might get you a 20 12 months reformatory term.
2016-12-16 07:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most jurisdictions, unless you have permission is is considered theft of resources.
here is more info:
http://www.dba-oracle.com/t_unauthorized_access_computer_network_crime.htm
http://128.175.24.251/wireless_security.htm
http://daledietrich.com/imedia/2006/03/23/illinois-wifi-freeloader-fined-us250/
http://cfp2004.org/blogs/wardriving/archives/000056.html
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=167100929
2007-01-17 10:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by Act D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that's tecnically not correct. but as long as you're not a p2p pig and he's cool wit it nobody gonna show up with handcuffs
2007-01-17 10:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋