FBI investigates DEF CON attendees over Delta flight Wi-Fi attack

TL;DR. FBI Atlanta is investigating an incident where DEF CON attendees allegedly spoofed Delta flight Wi-Fi, creating a fake hotspot for credential harvesting. - Passengers reportedly created an “evil twin” Wi-Fi network, “Delta WiFi Fast,” with a phishing landing page. - Delta confirmed an unauthorized network was present onboard but stated flight safety was never compromised. - The incident occurred shortly after the DEF CON security conference concluded in Las Vegas.

• Passengers on Delta Flight 591 allegedly created a fake Wi-Fi hotspot during the flight.
• The fake network, 'Delta WiFi Fast,' reportedly included a phishing page to collect credentials.
• Delta confirmed an unauthorized Wi-Fi network was briefly active but flight safety was not affected.
• FBI Atlanta is investigating the incident, with no arrests reported.
• The event occurred following the DEF CON security conference in Las Vegas.

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