Man behind in-flight Evil Twin WiFi attacks gets 7 years in prison
BleepingComputer
Actively Exploited
Summary
A 44-year-old man was sentenced to over seven years in prison for operating an 'evil twin' WiFi network that targeted unsuspecting travelers in Australian airports. This incident highlights the serious cybersecurity threat posed by malicious WiFi networks, which can lead to significant data theft and privacy breaches for individuals using public WiFi services.
Impact
Public WiFi networks in airports across Australia
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since the incidents occurred prior to sentencing
Remediation
Travelers are advised to use VPN services, avoid connecting to unknown WiFi networks, and ensure that their devices are secured with strong passwords and updated security settings.