Graphite said:release a virus on your network, hope he has a PC and screw him for life!
else..
name your wireless network "virus" or something to that effect... people think twice before clicking accept on those networks. I had this same problem at my last apartment, I would have 3-4 other people stealing from me... renamed it to virus, and no one would join it... it was nice.
schweb said:It's bad for several reasons:
- It's 99% likely breaking your TOS with your internet provider which means they could end your service.
- You open yourself up to viruses, trojans, and many other network security issues.
- It some places it's illegal to uses a private network even if it is unsecured.
fearlessfreap24 said:there was a thread a while back about some guy who got caught surfing porn on someone elses network. he was being federally prosecuted for illegaly accessing someone's network (hacking).
gbv5501 said:Some broadband ISP's are temporarily suspending a customer's service if they are found to have an unsecure wireless network until they can effectively secure it. It solves a bevy of network security issues including proactively educating consumers on the importance of security. Schweb is right though. If someone really wants on they'll find a way. The average user probably isn't aware of those techniques and will either find a legitamate connection or glom on to someone else until all options are depleted.