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Tag: digital forensics

Australian Man Jailed for Evil Twin Wi-Fi Scam Targeting Airline Passengers

An Australian court has convicted a 44-year-old man who stole the personal data of airline passengers and airport visitors over several months . He was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for creating fake Wi-Fi networks and then using the stolen information. This story began in April 2024, when employees of an Australian airline discovered a suspicious wireless network on board a plane. After contacting the Australian Federal Police (AFP) , law enforcement arrested the suspect, then 42 years old. A search of his carry-on luggage uncovered a Pineapple portable Wi-Fi device, a laptop, and a mobile phone. Police