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Beware of "Evil Twin" WiFi during business trips: Public networks become new traps for cryptocurrency password theft
January 19 News, as the use cases for crypto assets continue to expand, a network attack method called "Evil Twin WiFi" is becoming a covert risk faced by business travelers and crypto users. Multiple cybersecurity experts warn that using free WiFi in public places such as airports, hotels, and cafes may lead to theft of cryptocurrency wallets, account credentials, or even funds.
The so-called "Evil Twin" WiFi refers to attackers cloning legitimate public wireless network names to lure users into automatically connecting. Once connected, attackers can monitor traffic, serve phishing pages, or fake login and update prompts to steal sensitive information. Previously, Australian police disclosed that malicious actors set up fake free WiFi at airports to collect travelers' personal data.
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