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Wi-Fi Piggybacking Widespread
BaCa sent in this article about stealing network access that opens, "Sophos has revealed new research into the use of other people's Wi-Fi networks to piggyback onto the internet without payment. The research shows that 54 percent of computer users have admitted breaking the law, by using someone else's wireless internet access without permission." Of course, online polls being what they are, the results are hardly a plank for a full investigation, but a good share of the answerers did 'fess up to it as well.
who disagree with the government and are going to do something about it...
... like commit a terrorist act?
"do something about it"
Snowden and Manning are heroes.
It's sad to see what people will use to actually justify stealing. And be modded +5 for it too.
Nope. You bought the computer, you're expected to know how it works. Just because the default setting is to scan everything doesn't mean you're not responsible.
Third obligatory car analogy: If you park your car without setting the brake, it will by default roll downhill. Your fault, not the car's. The car (or your OS) cannot express any volition, only you can.