According to data collected by security-specialist, Sopho, more than half of Britain’s computer users are guilty of Wi-Fi mooching. Are you surprised?

You really shouldn’t be, these days it’s looking more and more like a victimless crime. Believe it or not, there are people out there who believe that stealing Wi-Fi is like shaking the vending machine for a free Mars bar (shocker).

Basically, you’re looking at every second person in Britain poaching bandwidth. So if it’s not you, it’s the bloke in the cubicle over the way, and if he denies it, one of you is lying.

However, all jokes aside, Wi-Fi mooching in the wrong hands can be messy, what with all those criminals out there. So, with over half of the computer owning population doing it, it’s surprising to learn that there have only been 11 arrests of Wi-Fi thieves.

A spokesman for the Serious Organised Crime Agency said: “There is a certain responsibility that the individual has to assume in the fight against this. For example, they should turn on their security measures so they don’t leave themselves open to a blatant attack.”

You heard the man, turn on your security, fools. And for every second person out there, you’re looking at up to a £1,000 fine if you get caught in the act.