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Australian man sentenced to prison for Wi-Fi attacks at airports and on flights

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By Eduard Kovacs

An Australian man has been sentenced to prison after he was caught launching Wi-Fi attacks at airports and on flights, the Australian Federal Police announced. 

The police’s press release does not name the hacker, but he has been identified by Australian media as Michael Clapsis.

Clapsis, 44, pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to seven years and four months in prison. He will be eligible for parole after five years.

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