How Does Wireless Bandwidth Theft Happen?
Definition of Wireless Bandwidth Theft Stealing wireless bandwidth is the simple act of connecting to the Internet through a wireless Internet router for which one is not authorized to use. It may seem like a victimless crime, but wireless bandwidth theft is stealing just as much as taking someone’s computer would be. Those who pay for their wireless service expect it to function optimally, but actually suffer from slower performance or intermittent disconnection due to bandwidth theft. In most cases, bandwidth theft is limited to piggybacking Internet access. But, in more malicious cases, it can be used to gain access to the owner’s computer and commit identity theft as well. Because it’s so easy, though, and because wi-fi is such a part of modern urban culture, bandwidth theft is extremely common and rarely ever punished. How it Happens The entire purpose of a wireless router is to provide the convenience of Internet access without having to be tethered to the router itself. The rout
