Evil Twin Wi‑Fi Hacker Jailed for Stealing Data Mid‑Flight
Summary
An Australian man has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for using fake 'evil-twin' Wi-Fi networks to steal data from travelers at airports and on flights. This case highlights the significant cybersecurity threat posed by such deceptive practices, which can lead to serious data breaches and identity theft.
Original Article Summary
An Australian man who used fake “evil‑twin” Wi‑Fi networks at airports and on flights to steal travellers’ data has been jailed for 7 years and 4 months.
Impact
Travelers' personal data, including sensitive information accessed via compromised Wi-Fi networks.
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since the incidents occurred prior to the sentencing.
Remediation
Travelers are advised to use VPNs, avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, and verify the legitimacy of Wi-Fi networks before connecting.