Article 6NV53 WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege

WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege

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Stephanie Convery
from World news | The Guardian on (#6NV53)

Investigation launched after airline reported a suspicious network popped up during a domestic flight in April

A man has been charged after he allegedly set up fake free wifi networks at Australian airports and on domestic flights to steal personal data from unsuspecting members of the public.

The 42-year-old Western Australian man is facing nine cybercrime charges and was due to appear in Perth magistrates court on Friday.

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