Is it Stealing to Use a Neighbor’s Non-Password-Protected Wi-Fi?
“Only if you ask permission. Most tech-savvy people know that they should password-protect their Wi-Fi, so if you use your neighbor’s, you may be taking advantage of his vulnerability. Besides, if you need it, plenty of libraries and coffee shops offer free Internet service. Of course, if your neighbor has said he’s open to others using his network and intentionally set no password, that’s a different story. But if your use depends on his ignorance, resist the temptation.”
Irina Raicu, director of Internet Ethics, quoted on Real Simple.
Apr 16, 2013