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Is it illegal to use an unsecure wireless signal?

Chicken Nugget: Some resturants put out wireless signals for their customers, so I always thought it was okay. But, are some signals illegal to use, even if they are unsecure?

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3 years ago

A wireless signal.

A wireless signal.

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  • Parasyte
  • -  6040 pts
  • -  (3 years ago)

If I'm thinking the same thing you are, it is illegal, but I don't think there's any way to stop it.

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  • bobbonew
  • -  2656 pts
  • -  (3 years ago)

Wow this is completely intriguing. I always took unsecured wireless networks as open game, I never considered it could really be illegal to use them.

  • Nagare
  • -  1615 pts
  • -  (3 years ago)

If you mean like a neighbor's signal that you can barely use but is still great for gaming...yes it is illegal. It can even increase their rates depending on what you are using it for.

  • god
  • -  4827 pts
  • -  (3 years ago)

Oh, its illegal, but you can't really stop it.

If there is a real problem, they'd put security on it, or at least ban people who aren't authorized.

 

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