Rudy.
Small disclaimer: I am not an attorney, but piggybacking is a theft.
Yes, it believe it was a general statement. There is no worldwide law that
clarifies that is legal or what is legal and what is not. But in civilized
world (which is not Russia) there are federal and local laws that define
unauthorized use of computer network as crime. for example in the usa:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_Piggybacking
Advocates compare the practice to:
a.. Sitting behind another passenger on a train and reading their newspaper
over their shoulder.
b.. Enjoying the music a neighbor is playing in their backyard.
c.. Using a drinking fountain.
d.. Sitting in a chair put in a public place.
e.. Reading from the light of a porch light or streetlamp.
f.. Eating another's leftovers abandoned at a restaurant.
Opponents to compare the practice to:
a.. Entering a home just because the door is unlocked
b.. Hanging on the outside of a bus to obtain a free ride.
c.. Connecting one's own wire to a neighbor's house to obtain free cable tv
service when the neighbor is a subscriber.
- Misha
From: Rudy Rohde
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Expat List Re: Expat Digest, Vol 52, Issue 26
Based on what this *is* a criminal offense?
Just come forward and explain the legal basis for your statement, I hope your
general statement is valid worldwide.....or be next time more specific
BR
Rudy
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:15:38 +0300
From: Nick Wilsdon <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Expat List Virtual Phone Number (Moscow/London) DID/DDI
To: The Moscow Expat List <[email protected]>
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Simon wrote:
>(as long as you have WiFi - or a neighbour does without a password)
Although it should be noted that unlike unlocking your own iPhone is legal,
using someone else's WiFi without their agreement actually *is* a criminal
offense. :)
--
Best Regards
Nick Wilsdon
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