“Borrowing” your Internet connection, EXTREME edition

May 29th, 2007 by steveb

The Slurpr

This device is called the “Slurpr”, and comes from Dutch hacker, Mark Hoekstra and his friend Boris. Yes, no last name, just Boris.

You might be asking yourself what the hell it does… It automatically connects to up to six “available” (read: unsecure) wireless connections near you and combines them to give you a SUPER fast connection. Of course, it also breaks laws in almost every country (connecting to open wireless points without explicit permission, also know as Piggybacking). If that isn’t illegal in your country, their next version is sure to be: they’re planning on adding the ability to break into secured networks automatically.

The price tag for this sucker comes in at 999 euros, or about $1400.

(Via Engadget)

3 Responses to ““Borrowing” your Internet connection, EXTREME edition”

  1. Heywood Says:

    In a word:

    Ridiculous.

  2. timbotron Says:

    In a word: “SupercoolIwantone”

  3. Allison Says:

    So wait, it’s illegal to drive around and search for free connections on my laptop?! Crap.

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