Just last week, a guy was charged in court for tapping on someone's wireless network, indirectly access the Internet via the victim's broadband connection. This is probable the first time I'm have heard, and I have never thought this could happen, the court thing, I mean.
Over here, most people live in flats of close proximity, if you just do a wireless network scan, you will sure to find some (networks) which are not secured. I believe there are people out there trying to tap on to other people's wireless network without the other party's knowledge. Mostly, I don't think they did it with ill intention, e.g. hacking, cracking, sniffing, but, rather, to get free access to fast internet connections at someone's expense.
I heard in some countries, such as Canada, if you are caught not securing your wireless network, you will be charged, reverse of what's happening here. Anyway, sometimes it's difficult to draw the lines, it's the almighty Law that determines the guilty party and eventually mete out the desired punishment under the justice system.
Over here, most people live in flats of close proximity, if you just do a wireless network scan, you will sure to find some (networks) which are not secured. I believe there are people out there trying to tap on to other people's wireless network without the other party's knowledge. Mostly, I don't think they did it with ill intention, e.g. hacking, cracking, sniffing, but, rather, to get free access to fast internet connections at someone's expense.
I heard in some countries, such as Canada, if you are caught not securing your wireless network, you will be charged, reverse of what's happening here. Anyway, sometimes it's difficult to draw the lines, it's the almighty Law that determines the guilty party and eventually mete out the desired punishment under the justice system.
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