Man behind in-flight Evil Twin WiFi attacks gets 7 years in prison
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Man behind in-flight Evil Twin WiFi attacks gets 7 years in prison By Bill Toulas November 28, 2025 A 44-year-old man was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for operating an “evil twin” WiFi network to steal the data of unsuspecting travelers during flights and at various airports across Australia. Users connecting to the malicious access point were directed to a phishing webpage that stole their social media account credentials. Break down IAM silos like Bitpanda, KnowBe4, and PathAI Related Articles: Australia Bill Toulas Previous Article Post a Comment Community Rules You need to login in order to post a comment Not a member yet? Register Now You may also like: Popular Stories Microsoft: Exchange Online outage blocks access to Outlook mailboxes Code beautifiers expose credentials from banks, govt, tech orgs GreyNoise launches free scanner to check if you're part of a botnet Sponsor Posts CMMC Made Simple. Get audit-ready with Huntress—faster, easier, and more affordable. Review of Passwork: Affordable Enterprise-Grade Password Manager WSUS can’t keep up in a remote-first world. Cloud-native patching fixes what VPNs never could Overdue a password health-check? Audit your Active Directory for free Upcoming Webinar Follow us: Main Sections News Community Forums Useful Resources Welcome Guide Company About BleepingComputer Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Ethics Statement - Affiliate Disclosure Copyright @ 2003 - 2025 Bleeping Computer® LLC - All Rights Reserved Login Username Password Remember Me Sign in anonymously Sign in with Twitter Not a member yet? Register Now Help us understand the problem. What is going on with this comment? Spam Abusive or Harmful Inappropriate content Strong language Other Read our posting guidelinese to learn what content is prohibited. Submitting... |
This document details the case of a 44-year-old Australian man convicted of operating “evil twin” WiFi networks to steal personal data from unsuspecting travelers and, more seriously, access his employer’s information. The incident, which occurred between April 2024 and November 2025, involved the man setting up a rogue WiFi access point mirroring the legitimate networks found in airports and utilizing a “WiFi Pineapple” device. His intent was to capture credentials from users connecting to this simulated network, specifically targeting women’s accounts to gain access to their communication and imagery. The man’s actions constituted a serious breach of security and involved multiple criminal offenses, as investigated and prosecuted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Forensic analysis of his seized devices revealed the theft of thousands of intimate images and videos, personal credentials belonging to other individuals, and records of fraudulent WiFi capture pages. Notably, the individual attempted to delete evidence, including 1752 data items from a cloud storage application and unsuccessfully tried to remotely wipe his mobile phone, immediately after being informed of the search warrant. Even more concerning, he gained unauthorized access to his employer’s laptop, gaining his way into confidential meetings between his employer and the AFP investigators. This act of espionage further compounded the severity of his crimes and resulted in charges including causing unauthorized access to restricted data, attempting unauthorized access, stealing, unauthorized impairment of electronic communication, and possessing evidence with intent to obstruct a criminal investigation. The AFP Commander, Renee Colley, issued a public warning, emphasizing the risks associated with free WiFi networks, urging users to implement preventative measures such as utilizing virtual private networks (VPNs), establishing strong passwords, and disabling automatic WiFi connectivity and file-sharing features. The case highlights the prevalence of "evil twin" attacks, demonstrating that while relatively rare, they are technically feasible and pose a significant threat, particularly in public environments where individuals may be vulnerable to sophisticated deception. The resolution of this case underscores the importance of vigilance and proactive security practices when utilizing public WiFi networks. It also emphasizes the potential for malicious actors to exploit seemingly innocuous services for criminal purposes, with severe consequences for those involved. The man received a seven-year and four-month prison sentence, reflecting the gravity of his offenses, including the attempted espionage, theft of data, and obstruction of justice. The AFP’s investigation and prosecution serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for robust cybersecurity defenses and diligent user awareness in the face of evolving digital threats. |