Da-Chief
03-21-2008, 08:23
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Slashdot (http://hardware.slashdot.org/hardware/08/03/20/1620204.shtml) directs our attention to a bill being proposed in Maryland that would make intentional unauthorized access of another person's computer, network, database, or software a misdemeanor (http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=188912&format=html). The bill's creator says his goal is to clarify intentional theft of Wi-Fi versus accidental use. The penalty for freeloading off of another's Wi-Fi signal would be up to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000. The Public Defender's office opposes the bill and repeats a common refrain: "A more effective way to prevent unauthorized access would be for owners' (sic) to secure their wireless networks with assistance where necessary from Internet service providers or Vendors."
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Slashdot (http://hardware.slashdot.org/hardware/08/03/20/1620204.shtml) directs our attention to a bill being proposed in Maryland that would make intentional unauthorized access of another person's computer, network, database, or software a misdemeanor (http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=188912&format=html). The bill's creator says his goal is to clarify intentional theft of Wi-Fi versus accidental use. The penalty for freeloading off of another's Wi-Fi signal would be up to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000. The Public Defender's office opposes the bill and repeats a common refrain: "A more effective way to prevent unauthorized access would be for owners' (sic) to secure their wireless networks with assistance where necessary from Internet service providers or Vendors."
read comment(s) (http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Steal-WiFi-In-Maryland-Face-3-Year-Prison-Stretch-92838)
More...