how much trouble will we get into

[ackmedsgirl666]

my boyfriend recently downloaded this program called backtrack 5 and it basically hacks peoples coded wireless networks. hes been doing it for about an hour now and i havent had anybody to my door yet, however how much trouble can i get into for doing this using ppls wireless without permission. is there a law against hacking where you can go to jail?

[PinkFloyd]

I don't think it is but don't look anything illegal like drugs because they can check router history.

[ackmedsgirl666]

alright thanks :)
i was just worried cuz its almost similar to identity theft ya know
thats why im concerned

[TheMatrix]

I'm not sure what the laws are regarding that. You would have to check the laws regarding wireless transmissions and how they may be used.
I'm going to make a guess that it is probably illegal, but not enforced until you start breaking into things that belong to the government.

[ackmedsgirl666]

yeah were not doing that
were just downloading music and facebook and stuffs :)
nothing serious

[TheMatrix]

yeah were not doing that
were just downloading music and facebook and stuffs :)
nothing serious

Well, some people can get pretty angry about it. And they can file a complaint about it, which might result in your getting a warning or fine from the government, if it's pursued.

[Matt_2012]

Of course it is.. your using someone elses property without telling them haha but i doubt they would bother checking. haha

[Infidelitas]

How would you feel if other people were using your shit like that, that you have to pay for, without your permission?

I know I'd be pissed, because internet here isn't cheap.

[darkwoon]

Breaking into a wireless network you don't own proper rights on is, in most countries (USA included), illegal and considered in a similar way to theft.

So stop doing it.

[Rayquaza]

I doubt you actually broke into a protected wireless network, but yes, that is illegal and it is incredibly easy for the owners of the network to see each device connected. If I were you I'd stop now.

[Stephan]

How would you feel if other people were using your shit like that, that you have to pay for, without your permission?

I know I'd be pissed, because internet here isn't cheap.

+1 Couldn't have said it any better myself.

[SmexiLexie510]

+1 Couldn't have said it any better myself.

what he said :D

[Skyhawk]

I know Backtrack 5. I don't have the patience for it though. It is illegal in certain US jurisdictions, but not all. Check with your local laws because it may not be illegal.

Why do you want to hack a WEP/WPA/WPA2-PSK connection anyway? Don't you have your own internet?

In Canadian law, unauthorized access is addressed by Section 342.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada. According to Section 342.1, "Every one who, fraudulently and without colour of right" obtains "computer services" from an access point is subject to criminal charges. (See Criminal Code of Canada, RSC 1985, c. C-46, s. 342.1 (1) (a))
Section 326 may also be used to address unauthorized access of a computer network. '(1) Every one commits theft who fraudulently, maliciously, or without colour of right', '(b) uses any telecommunication facility or obtains any telecommunication service.'
In Toronto in 2003, a man was arrested with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop in his car, partially undressed. He was tapping into unprotected wireless networks to download child pornography. Ultimately, however, he was charged not for piggybacking, but for the pornography instead.[3]
In Morrisburg, Ontario in 2006, a man was arrested under section 326 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Ultimately the arrest was poorly reported, there does not seem to be any information available with regards to conviction.[4]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_piggybacking

Piggybacking is what I'm doing right now, using an unprotected wifi that someone else owns. In my jurisdiction, it's technically legal to use someone else's unpassworded wifi, but not to hack into an encrypted network.

Even though it's not really enforced, I wouldn't hack into someone else's wifi for the sake of courtesy.

[TheBigUnit]

He mite have hacked the network so he can maybe hack other stuff using their internet, many fraud cases are started bc of this, in fact if he does like credit card fraud with their network, not only will he get in trouble but also the ppl whose network he hacked

[ackmedsgirl666]

NO HE DIDNT HACK IT FOR CREDIT CARD THEFT OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT
were just using it for facebook and stuff
and shadow i am currently using someones rogers connecton in my building
and no i dont have my own internet i dont have money
so this works better and the guys who were stealing is new to canada but when time comes for bills to to come in the mail were gonna switch over to another network

[Silicate Wielder]

I honestly don't know, but google is your friend for stuff liek this.

[Aves]

Honestly, you could get into a lot of trouble probably. Stop doing it, pay for the internet yourself, or learn to live without it.

[Cognizant]

Well, some people can get pretty angry about it. And they can file a complaint about it, which might result in your getting a warning or fine from the government, if it's pursued.

Pretty much this. I would just set up your own home network. Or, if that's not possible, I'm sure there's a starbucks/café in the area. :P

[HunterSteele]

my boyfriend recently downloaded this program called backtrack 5 and it basically hacks peoples coded wireless networks. hes been doing it for about an hour now and i havent had anybody to my door yet, however how much trouble can i get into for doing this using ppls wireless without permission. is there a law against hacking where you can go to jail?
Seeing as you posted this topic, I think you have a good idea of what the answers to your questions are.

Hacking is illegal, and you can go to jail for it. Google kevin mitnick.

It's extremely unlikely you would get caught breaking into your neighbor's wifi networks. The tools (such as BackTrack) are available for free on the internet, and people do it all over the world for a bit of free internet. It would be like trying to prosecute people who wipe their windshield at a gas station without buying gas.

The owners of the network certainly won't notice. Of course they can see all the connections to their network, but who sits around and looks at that all day? Even if they saw your connection, they couldn't find you.

Unless you're downloading tons and tons of illegal content and attracting lots of attention to yourself, you're not going to get caught browsing Facebook on someone else's network. No one's gonna kick your door down and take you to jail. But you're a jerk for stealing someone else's connection that they pay for because you're too cheap to get your own.

this thread makes me want to kill myself. i hope you get caught. think about it, is going on facebook really worth the charges you could face. #epicmajorfacepalm #facebooksucks #hashtagsareforfags
I was agreeing with you, until you used hashtags on VirtualTeen.

[ackmedsgirl666]

i get whats everyones saying now
mods please lock this thread!

[Bath]

Will do.

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