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Man Jailed for Airport Wi-Fi Hacking, Privacy Invasion

Man Jailed for Airport Wi-Fi Hacking, Privacy Invasion

Update: 2025-11-29
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Australian man sentenced for creating fake Wi-Fi networks, hacking womens accounts - A forty-four-year-old Australian man was jailed for over seven years for setting up fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and hacking into womens online accounts. He used a device called a Wi-Fi Pineapple to trick people into connecting to his fake networks, then stole personal data. The Australian Federal Police discovered his crimes after an airline reported a suspicious network. The man attempted to cover his tracks by deleting data and accessing his employers laptop. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges and will serve seven years and four months in jail.

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Man Jailed for Airport Wi-Fi Hacking, Privacy Invasion

Man Jailed for Airport Wi-Fi Hacking, Privacy Invasion