Most of us don't even hesitate to connect to a free Wi-Fi hotspot when we need internet access. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network in a coffee shop, hotel, or an airport is like leaving your computer/mobile device open and unlocked in a public place. It is quite easy to trick Wi-Fi users into connecting to a rogue hotspot by using a similar SSID. Even if it is the legitimate Wi-Fi you originally requested, you don't know who else is connected to that network. We have seen advanced attacks that clone the MAC address of the legitimate hotspot. Rogue hotspots enable cyber criminals to eavesdrop on the network traffic, which mostly includes sensitive information such as account credentials. They can even redirect your web browser ...
Public Wi-Fi hotspots
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