[Dottore]

We were at our recreational property in the hills this weekend, and, while working on my computer, I noticed that my wireless router signal was full on on my screen. Now we have a wireless router in our house in the city - but have no internet access at our recreational property.

When I checked the internet - it worked beautifully. Just like broadband. I assume that this signal is coming from a neighbour - the closest of which is on the hill below us.

By going through my ISP I was able to access my emails etc - and thought that it was quite cool to be able to "slipstream" on my neighbours internet access in this fashion.

My question is: Are there any risks associated with tapping into a neighbours internet access in this fashion? Financial? Legal? Privacy related? Virus related?

I would be grateful for you comments.