Wardriving involves using a laptop or wireless device to locate open wireless internet connections and record their locations. It is not unauthorized use of the internet service, which is called piggybacking. Wardrivers use software and GPS to locate access points and catalog data for personal use or internet directories. Legality varies by location and software […]

Wardriving is the practice of using software to locate open wireless internet connections while driving or moving, without unauthorized use of the service. Wardrivers use specific software and GPS to record locations, and legality varies depending on local laws. The term “wardriver” comes from the film WarGames, and other variations include warbiking, warwalking, and warjogging. […]