Why was there an 'evil’ Delta airlines Wi-Fi network? The experts weigh in
A passenger set up an evil Wi-Fi network on a post-DEF CON Delta flight - we find out what the experts think.
Delta Airlines faced a Wi-Fi scam during Flight 591's journey through Las Vegas, where a fellow passenger set up a fake "Delta WiFi Fast" network to steal passengers' data. The crew alerted security, who confirmed the scam without any flight safety concerns. The attacker utilized inexpensive deauthentication devices to disrupt legitimate Wi-Fi signals and set up an 'evil twin' network designed to lure unsuspecting users.
Experts warn that connecting to such networks can expose users to phishing websites, malware, or data theft. Seemant Sehgal, founder of BreachLock, suggests that attackers who know how to exploit the situation may be present at security conferences and targeting flights. Denis Calderone, CTO of Suzu Labs, acknowledges that rogue SSIDs are common at DEF CON events but considers the attempted data harvesting excessive.
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