threat-intel Hacking Public Wi-Fi DNS to Steal Credentials Attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in public Wi-Fi networks to hijack DNS settings, leading to users being redirected to fraudulent login pages and having their credentials stolen. This technique bypasses standard security measures and allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to accounts and systems. The meth… Schneier on Security · Aug 17, 2026 Medium dnswificredential theft
threat-intel DEF CON dingus suspected of trying to take over Delta in-flight Wi-Fi A DEF CON participant is suspected of attempting to gain control of Delta Airlines' in-flight Wi-Fi network. This incident highlights concerns about the potential for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities in critic… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium cybersecurityinfrastructurewifi
threat-intel Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems Russian state actors are leveraging public Wi-Fi networks to deliver malware to victims, specifically by impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. This tactic is part of a broader trend of Russian intellig… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High RUIRphishingmalwarerussian
threat-intel Wi-Fi public : ce que votre fournisseur, pirates et marketing peuvent voir This article highlights the significant data collection practices of Wi-Fi providers, even when users are using HTTPS. While HTTPS protects content, providers can still track domains visited, connection times, data trans… ZATAZ · Jul 28, 2026 Medium wifiprivacydns
threat-intel Captive Portal Detection, (Tue, Jul 21st) This article details how operating systems and browsers detect captive portals – the splash screens that appear when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. Instead of intercepting old non-TLS homepages, these systems now… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jul 21, 2026 Medium captive portalwifinetwork detection
vulnerability Unpatched Backdoor in Tenda Firmware Grants Admin Access to Devices A security researcher discovered an unpatched backdoor in Tenda firmware, granting attackers administrative access to Tenda devices. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-11405, allows attackers to bypass authenticatio… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-11405CVE-2026-13753backdoorunpatchedwebserver
