A couple of programs I thought might help some people

Using an "OPEN" WiFi network that YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED to use is ILLEGAL in all states.

 

Perhaps YOU misunderstood what I meant.
If you find and USE an "open access" point, and you DON'T HAVE authorization to use it; for example: by PAYING FOR IT or ASKING PERMISSION even if it is free, it is ILLEGAL. It has NOTHING to do with "hacking".

There have been several cases of people using the "FREE WIFI" provided by Companies with-out permission, that have been charged and convicted of crimes.

In addition: if the current proposed Legislation is signed into law, you can kiss WiFi GOOD-BY, even private WiFi.

 

Thanks Lexydog43 for this post. I have been meaning to look up a program that helps find wifi spots and this one looks like it is what I needed. I really appreciate it.

 

Maybe it's just me.... But my PC will notify me anytime it finds an open Wi-Fi connection. All thats required is that I have my Wi-Fi enabled. I typically keep it disabled while driving, because it's a pain in the butt when it hides my GPS with a notice.

Cell phone bills???? I pay $120 a month, and have yet to go over my minutes....ever. We typically have roll overs left.

 

Wow! I had no idea it was illegal to access an "open" hot spot! I have done this for years at coffee shops, hospitals, hotels, etc. Sometimes even personal linksys systems that were not locked. I guess I will stick to my air card from now on.

Thankyou Roadkill for posting this info. I have no desire to be dragged into court over something like this.

 

From what I understand that if you are a customer at these locations and have permission to use them (usually if you are a customer then you have permission to use them) then you would be fine. Its when you use them outside the building and therefore not a customer then you dont have permission (usually hotels and the like) and signals labelled simply 'linksys' are usually home signals. If you have a home Wi-Fi always MAKE IT SECURE, that way there is less likelihood that someone will hack into it...not impossible but less likely, because even if people are not hacking personal info they are using your bandwidth and slowing your signal down!!!

 

Remember.....it's a FREE country as long as the gooberment is in your business