Blog #7-Would You Connect to an Unsecured Wireless Network?

1. Would you use your neighbor's unsecured wireless home network without permission? Why or why not?

In the past I have used a neighbor's unsecured wireless home network; but after experience, I wouldn't do it again. I know I probably wasn't the only neighbor using the free internet, but it caused my computer to crash because I had recieved a virus that I didn't know about until there was nothing else I can do.

2. What would you do if you found out that someone was using your wireless home network?

I wouldn't find out about someone doing that because I put a code on mine; but if I was to find out, I would send a virus to that computer, put a code on the internet, and then set a distance length on my wireless internet.

3. How should legal authorities address such abuse?

They should approach the person and give them a warning at first to disconnect for their neighbors internet and then take action if they continue to do it.

4. How should violators be punished?

I don't think there should be any jail time unless they are doing something dangerous or continue to do it. I think there should just be a $250 fine.

5. Should those leaving their networks unsecured be punished, too? Why or why not?

I don't think people who leave their networks unsecured should be punished because I know some people have hard times with passwords and forget where they worte it down at, but I don't this it's smart to leave your internet unsecured.