Man-in-the-Middle Attacks and Fake Hotspots
An attacker can launch an access point with the exact same name (SSID) as the venue, to which guests' devices will connect automatically. Afterward, all traffic passes through the attacker's computer, allowing them to redirect users to fake login pages and analyze unencrypted DNS requests.
Protection Rules on Public Networks
- Never log into online banking accounts or enter passwords when using a public hotspot.
- Enable a reliable secure tunnel immediately after connecting to an open network.
- Disable the auto-connect feature for open networks in your operating system settings.
- Check for the HTTPS secure connection badge in the address bar before submitting any forms.