A Fake Wi‑Fi Network Appeared on a Plane. Then Delta Declared an In‑Flight Emergency.
During a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, a fake Wi-Fi network appeared on the plane, prompting the airline to investigate and federal authorities to get involved. The flight was carrying people who had attended a hacker convention. Delta's legitimate Wi-Fi service was temporarily affected.
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6 sourcesA strange network appeared during a Delta flight. Investigators want answers.
A Fake Wi‑Fi Network Appeared on a Plane. Then Delta Declared an In‑Flight Emergency.
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2 developments- Aug 11Delta probes Wi-Fi deauth attack on flight carrying DEF CON attendees
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