FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -to use something that someone else has made or done in order to get an advantage: Everyone wants to piggyback on the phenomenal success of the TV series.

Detailed explanation-2: -When someone connects to your unsecured WiFi network without your permission, that’s considered piggybacking. Most piggybacking cases come from a neighbor who doesn’t want to pay for WiFi themselves and sees an opportunity to connect to yours for free.

Detailed explanation-3: -Piggybacking is a technique used for efficient utilization of bandwidth. The acknowledgment for previous segment is sent along with the data request/transfer of current segment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Piggybacking, in the context of Wi-Fi, is the use of a wireless connection to gain access to the internet without proper authority. Piggybacking is also sometimes referred to as Wi-Fi squatting and tailgating.