Haidilao patron arrested for hacking Wi-Fi, broadcasting porn

Chinese police have arrested a man suspected of hacking the Wi-Fi at a branch of popular food chain Haidilao to broadcast pornographic videos to the company’s customers, our sister site TechNode Chinese reports.

Law enforcement in Wuhan, capital of the central Chinese province of Hubei, announced on Jan. 11 the arrest of a 28-year-old man surnamed Liang, saying he used his smartphone to hack the hotpot restaurant’s Wi-Fi.

Haidilao is famous in China for its hospitable service. Due to its popularity, customers are often required to line up for hours to get a table at one of its restaurants.

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