Itnews.Au Australian Man Sentenced for Evil Twin WiFi Attack on Travelers
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A 44-year-old man from Western Australia was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for setting up fake WiFi networks, known as 'evil twin' attacks, to steal personal data from travelers at airports and during flights. He was arrested in mid-2024 after authorities discovered his malicious activities and confiscated his equipment, including a 'WiFi pineapple' device used for intercepting data.
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