RE: WIRELESS THEFT

[Jay DeSotel <jay () interl net>]

I would have to agree with a previous post. Once you use a single bit of
their bandwithto the world, it would be theft of service. If you simply
use the network to play games with the guy next door, no problem.

I work for a WISP, and have run into these issues before. I think what it
comes down to really, is that they can prevent this, either they
dont feel the need, or dont know how.

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Jay DeSotel
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On Thu, 17 Oct 2002, Ashcraft, Brian S (Contractor) wrote:

> Let me just throw my .02 in here.  I am not a lawyer, so I may be wrong.
>
> I have to believe that some where along the line, the cable companies End
> User License Agreement is being broken.  They may have worked a deal with
> the local cable company to provide cable to the residents as part of their
> rental agreement.  However, I have to believe that this deal is exclusive to
> them.  Your interception and use of the signal (as a non-resident) may
> infringe on this contract between the two companies.  My guess is,
> technically, you are breaching the EULA of the cable company, which may (or
> may not) open you up to legal troubles.
>
> Then again, I could be wrong :)
>
> Luck,
>
> -b-
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johannes Ullrich [mailto:jullrich () euclidian com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 1:49 PM
> To: Amit P. Gandre; security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Re: WIRELESS THEFT
>
>
> > Hi
> >     Can someone tell me if there are any laws regarding wireless
> > theft?
>
> I don't think Congress has caught up with this yet. But from what
> I hear (usual disclaimer: INAL), you are free to pick up the
> signal as long as you are not breaking any WEP or other login
> restriction. Its kind of like CB radio. Everyone can legally listening
> to you chatting on CB radio.
>
>
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