Present day’s internet literate generation use web to get things done with great comfort and ease. There are many applications that you may use on a daily basis, which we won’t realize was illegal until caught on hop. Editing an image or downloading a file or even connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi connection may put you into serious trouble. We have slated down a list of 10 illegal things that you do online as compiled by Mashable.
#10 Ad Blockers
You may be many a times irritated by the ads that pop up all of a sudden as you do something. Most times they are annoying and nuisance forcing you to close it without care or install an ad blocker. However blocking the advertisements that pops up on the screen is illegal in certain countries as on the other side the advertisers pay high for exhibiting their messages. There are companies which make heavy loses every year with the use of these ad-blockers.
#9 Making GIFs and Memes
It is illegal to make memes or parody by using any copyrighted materials. Even in the name of criticism it is not allowed to use the sources. However it is close to impossible to check the GIF making as it is widely distributed and no one is really sure of its origin.
#8 Working Remotely on Travel Visa
Working from other country online on a travel visa is considered as violating the law. In simple terms you are not allowed to login to check your professional emails when you are on a vacation in a foreign land. If you are an Indian citizen, employed by an Indian company, paying tax to Indian Government it is illegal to work remotely in United Kingdom on vacation without a work visa.
#7 Connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks
Next time you make up your mind to connect to a Wi-Fi which can be connected without credentials be cautious as not to be into the trap for unauthorized usage. It is considered illegal under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which applies to wireless routers.
#6 Sharing Subscription Passwords
The subscription password that you receive after paying for the service has not to be shared with anyone else. However there are many cases when multiple users use the same password to use the service which is illegal by-law. About one-third of the one million subscribers of HBO are said to share the passwords. Even thought this is the scene the company has accepted that the password-sharing has helped them to get new customers as well.
#5 Parody Accounts
The terms and policies of Twitter clearly states that it is illegal to create fake accounts of any sort and it must be written “fake” in case if any. The social networking site has taken most care as not to be misidentified and does not allow to play with user names as a precautionary step against spams.
#4 Underage Facebook Accounts
The terms and policies of the social networking giants, like Facebook and Twitter does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to create an account. If everyone adheres to the law, most of the middle schoolers may not be able to operate on Facebook.
#3 Bypassing Paywalls
Even though it sounds as simple as bypassing Google proxy servers it is illegal to use a stuff which you must pay for. People at times take the fact so lightly as there are no strict actions that are taken against them.
#2 Uploading Copyrighted contents on Youtube
Even though it is known to everyone not to upload copyrighted contents on YouTube they don’t care to as you are not going to be hunt down. YouTube has lot more that it could handle so do not take the additional stress to filter out those indulged in the violation of the law.
#1 VPN and IP Address Loopholes
If you are abroad and is desperate to watch your favorite series but is chained down with the VPN conflict and you make your IP look like you are in your own home country. It is not technically legal to do so even if your desire to watch your favorite show is much higher than that.
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