ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Wiretapping

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a secret club with your friends and you all talk about really cool stuff that you don't want anyone else to hear. But one day, someone starts listening in on your conversations without your permission. That's kind of like what wiretapping is.

Wiretapping is when someone secretly listens in on other people's conversations by tapping into their phones or computer lines. It's like when a bad guy in a spy movie puts a listening device on the hero's phone. Wiretapping is illegal because it's an invasion of privacy and it can be very dangerous.

The people who tap into these conversations might be trying to steal important information or spy on someone they think is doing something wrong. They might be doing it for personal gain or to gather information for the government.

But remember, eavesdropping on other people's conversations without their permission is not okay. It's important to respect other people's privacy and to only listen to conversations that you are a part of or have been given permission to listen in on.