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Unsecured Wi-Fi Season

Posted Sep 05, 2006 at 11:11AM by Robert S. Listed in: Wi-Fi, PDA News, Laptop News
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Do you remember the old Bugs cartoon where he and Daffy would fight over what "kind" of season it is? Well boys, move over because the Unsecured Wi-Fi Season is on(line).

The US has been bitten by the Wi-Fi bug. There's more than 10 million homes equipped to transmit high-speed wireless internet connections to computers, and not all of them are secured. So when people access this unsecured connection,are they committing a crime?

Most people say it's more like a house that's been left open. The person has the option of going in and taking the TV or just leave. Although, the one who took the TV will be running from the law, the Wi-Fi freeloader may be able to get away Scott-free. This basically just says that it may be the original owner's fault for not securing the connection. Others say it's just like watching the TV from an open "window." You can watch but you can't touch.

What's the danger with sharing the love? Malicious Wi-Fi freeloaders may use your IP address to conduct illegal activities or download illegal or illicit files. The law will be on the original owner's neck. So securing that open Wi-Fi connection is important. So what does one do when they get an open Wi-Fi? First, (unless explicitly advertised that it's free) assume it's private. Then check out your state or national law about siphoning Wi-Fi from unsecured networks. If it's ok, go on ahead; if it's not, you're treading on very deep and murky waters.

Tread wisely.

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