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WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege
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Investigation launched after airline reported a suspicious network popped up during a domestic flight in April
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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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