I like logging into public wireless networks where the admin credentials are the default and mess with their wireless settings...

Am I wrong?

Technically that's a felony... in the US :/

@R41D3NN What? How come?!

@bas1948 Unauthorized access to a device. Just because you have the password does not mean you have authorization to access the resources. And unfortunately changing settings on the device can be seen as malicious activity :/

@R41D3NN What would be your definition of authorized? Because according to the device you are indeed authorized.

@R41D3NN then US has confused laws.

@jpichardo just becaus a hacker is capable of getting a password doesnt make him authorized...

@SPA-NL Please do not offend us, I think you meant a cracker. And yeah I get your point

@jpichardo The very definition of authorized is having official permission or approval. So this would be interpreted as having official permission from the device owner. Yes, the US law can be confusing and yes it can be very outdated and misguided. I love hacking, but I don't go around doing whatever I want.

@jpichardo And totally not trying to offend you bud. I love your hacker vs. cracker verbiage. I actually prefer hacker since people understand quicker what I'm referring to.

Good discussion...

First of all, this can't be called neither hacking nor cracking, as knowing the default password requires zero effort, and even if you don't, a quick search on google will reveal it.

On that, in my opinion, an unauthorised access should be defined as exploiting a backdoor, forcing your way into something, or using some sort of scam/phishing to gain access.

And just to be clear, as I wasn't completely sober last night, I only add "changeYourPassword" to their network name 😁

Anyways, happy holidays all, and may 2017 be a good year :)

@bas1948 of course! :D happy holidays! Yeah it's neither hacking/cracking. Lol. But I was generalizing the subject to fit the discussion and explaining unauthorized access.

@bas1948 dat is indeed not very malicious of you :).

I would like to define unauthorized as. Entering someones property without his permission.

Just because someone hasnt locked the door doesnt give you the autorization to enter his house, doesnt it?

@SPA-NL exactly. I like to say "Just because you have the keys to the house, doesn't mean you're welcome".

@R41D3NN @SPA-NL

Well, when you put it like that it does look like a felony. 😂

But then again, if you go into your neighbour's house to lock that open window, it doesn't sound that bad :D

@bas1948 Yeah, but give him a call on his cell ;P

@R41D3NN So we should say somewhere "I'm in"???

@jpichardo lmao 😂 And you've got to say it in the cliche hacker movie way

@R41D3NN LOL