Idealogian

Wijacking

First, some background for my two or three readers who are not computer geeks: Wi-Fi, short for "Wireless Fidelity," is the most prevalent standard for wireless networks (i.e., technology that allows computers to speak to each other by communicating over radio waves rather than wires). A computer within range of a Wi-Fi network can connect to that network and take advantage of its resources (such as a high-speed internet connection). Unless security measures have been put in place, this can often be done without the consent, or even the knowledge, of the owner (or "administrator") of the network. (In fact, the term "wardriving" is used to refer to the practice of driving around with a laptop, looking for exploitable Wi-Fi networks.)

Thus, I hereby propose the term:

Wijack (w'-jk) (v.) (alt.: Wi-Jack) - to connect to and exploit the resources of a Wi-Fi network without the consent of that network's administrator

I'm surprised no one has come up with this yet, especially since the term "BlueJack" has been coined for doing something similar with Bluetooth, another wireless technology. But I do seem to be the first, unless anyone out there can prove me wrong. Which hopefully means I'll get to collect hefty royalties once it catches on and everyone starts using it. Ahh, early retirement. :-)