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| Thread ID: 69176 | 2006-05-24 10:39:00 | War Driving story on the news tonight | Greven (91) | PC World Chat |
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| 457360 | 2006-05-24 10:39:00 | Did everyone see the story about war driving on the news tonight? I didn't take any notice of what channel it was on. I noticed that they said "wireless internet" when they were really referring to a wireless home network that is used to access the internet. There is a big difference between wireless internet like Woosh and an unsecured home network, most likely connecting to the internet via ADSL. |
Greven (91) | ||
| 457361 | 2006-05-24 11:04:00 | lol, its not actually illegal, because you have failed to secure your network you are legally leaving it open for users to access. as long as they dont touch your files. | Tux (606) | ||
| 457362 | 2006-05-24 11:15:00 | Did everyone see the story about war driving on the news tonight? I didn't take any notice of what channel it was on. You can read the story & watch the video of this story here: tvnz.co.nz |
stu161204 (123) | ||
| 457363 | 2006-05-24 11:34:00 | lol, its not actually illegal, because you have failed to secure your network you are legally leaving it open for users to access. as long as they dont touch your files. By not securing your network, you do not automatically give anybody permission to use your network, and in particular, your internet connection. Just like copyright, where even if you don't make any mention of copyright, you automatically are given it unless you say otherwise - ie. giving it GPL or CC licences. A wireless network is no different to a wired network - you wouldn't take your laptop, walk into a business, plug your laptop into one of their network ports and start using their internet. Wirelessly accessing a network is just as illegal, as you don't have permission from the network owner to be using it. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 457364 | 2006-05-24 11:37:00 | Had to laugh at the response of the kids who got caught by the home user. "We didn't know it was illegal" Yeah riiiight...... I have yet to see an honest site that teaches you how to wardrive and what apps to use |
Myth (110) | ||
| 457365 | 2006-05-24 11:45:00 | however i think somehere mention they accidently connected to one. some pc networks are set so anyone can connect and use it and if your laptop picks up that signal it mau actually use it even without you knowing. | tweak'e (69) | ||
| 457366 | 2006-05-24 11:46:00 | Was a topic here for a while try here (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz) | Scouse (83) | ||
| 457367 | 2006-05-24 11:49:00 | By not securing your network, you do not automatically give anybody permission to use your network, and in particular, your internet connection. Just like copyright, where even if you don't make any mention of copyright, you automatically are given it unless you say otherwise - ie. giving it GPL or CC licences. A wireless network is no different to a wired network - you wouldn't take your laptop, walk into a business, plug your laptop into one of their network ports and start using their internet. Wirelessly accessing a network is just as illegal, as you don't have permission from the network owner to be using it. sorry, and your a lawyer?. technically, leaving your network unsecure expect unwanted usage, you are expected to take due responsibility when setting your network up, there are wireless networks that are designed for public use, how do you know the difference? you have neglected to secure it. and dont compare it to copyrights, standard rights are not given automatically in the case of a wireless network, a wired network yes, but then again, there arent hundreds of sockets in my neighbourhood i can just plug up to, entering a business would be tresspassing. Oh, and broadcasting over a public spectrum, it is not legally protected unless you secure your network and someone hacks that. |
Tux (606) | ||
| 457368 | 2006-05-24 11:58:00 | given the cost of petrol ... what is the point? | gibler (49) | ||
| 457369 | 2006-05-24 12:30:00 | sorry, and your a lawyer?. technically, leaving your network unsecure expect unwanted usage, you are expected to take due responsibility when setting your network up, there are wireless networks that are designed for public use, how do you know the difference? you have neglected to secure it. and dont compare it to copyrights, standard rights are not given automatically in the case of a wireless network, a wired network yes, but then again, there arent hundreds of sockets in my neighbourhood i can just plug up to, entering a business would be tresspassing. Oh, and broadcasting over a public spectrum, it is not legally protected unless you secure your network and someone hacks that. What logic tree did you pick this off? Anti-hacking Law (www.internetnz.net.nz) |
sam m (517) | ||
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