The analysis is ongoing to determine the extent of the alleged offending.
“To connect to a free WiFi network, you shouldn’t have to enter any personal details, such as logging in through an email or social media account,” said Detective Inspector Andrew Coleman, from the force’s Western Command Cybercrime unit.
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“If you do want to use public WiFi hotspots, install a reputable virtual private network (VPN) on your devices to encrypt and secure your data when using the internet.
“When using a public network, disable file sharing, don’t do anything sensitive, such as banking, while connected to it, and once you finish using it, change your device settings to ‘forget network’.
“We also recommend turning off the WiFi on your phone or other electronic devices before going out in public, to prevent your device from automatically connecting to a hotspot.”
Anyone who connected to free WiFi networks in airport precincts and on domestic flights is recommended to change their passwords and report any suspicious activity on their accounts via cyber.gov.au.
Clapsis was released on a $20,000 bail undertaking and $20,000 surety and will be back in court on August 23.
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