Hackers used to recharge batteries using phone lines at least in the 80s. It was suitable source of power for trickle charge (low current).
But modern (90s) switches have mechanism to detect such abuse or faulty phone line/equipment. People get billed/sued for damages from the phone company, and arrested/prosecuted for violating relevant laws.
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Hackers used to recharge batteries using phone lines at least in the 80s. It was suitable source of power for trickle charge (low current).
But modern (90s) switches have mechanism to detect such abuse or faulty phone line/equipment. People get billed/sued for damages from the phone company, and arrested/prosecuted for violating relevant laws.