DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Summary
Passengers on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta created a fake Wi-Fi hotspot on the plane, which caused security concerns. The fake network aimed to steal personal information, but flight safety was not affected, and the FBI is investigating.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Delta flight 591 shortly after the DEF CON security conference in Las Vegas.
- Passengers set up a fake Wi-Fi hotspot called “Delta WiFi Fast” onboard the plane.
- This was a type of “evil twin” attack, where a fake Wi-Fi network tries to steal login details from users.
- Delta confirmed the fake network was unauthorized and not run by the airline.
- The real onboard Wi-Fi was turned off for about 30 minutes during the flight.
- The airline said the plane’s safety and operating systems were never at risk.
- The FBI in Atlanta is investigating but has made no arrests and did not meet the flight when it landed.
- The Atlanta Police directed questions about the incident to the FBI.
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