Delta Probes Wi-Fi Deauth Attack on Flight Carrying DEF CON Attendees
Delta said the aircraft’s Wi-Fi was disabled for about 30 minutes as investigators examine whether passenger data was affected.
- On Monday, August 10, an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared aboard Delta Flight 591 traveling from Las Vegas to Atlanta, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control during the flight.
- The incident occurred shortly after "Hacker Summer Camp" concluded in Las Vegas, which included cybersecurity conferences DEF CON 34, Black Hat, and BSides Las Vegas held last week.
- Cabin crew disabled the aircraft's Wi-Fi for about 30 minutes after discovering a network labeled "Delta WiFi Fast." Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant stated no airline systems were compromised and flight safety remained intact.
- Delta is working with federal law enforcement to investigate the incident, though no emergency was declared; FBI Atlanta confirmed it is aware and maintaining contact with corporate partners.
- Investigators have not identified who created the network, which can be established using commercially available hardware like a Wi-Fi Pineapple; Delta said determining the responsible party will take time.
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Mystery Wi-Fi network aboard flight raises 'unusual' alarm about travelers' information - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta was disrupted for a period of time after an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared onboard, prompting the crew to shut down the aircraft’s internet service. Delta confirmed that none of its systems were hacked, including the in-flight Wi-Fi, and that no aircraft operating systems were affected, Delta said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Safety of fli…
Mystery Wi-Fi network aboard flight raises 'unusual' alarm about travelers' information
Delta Air Lines shut down the in-flight Wi-Fi after a rogue network appeared on a Las Vegas-to-Atlanta flight. The airline says it will partner with federal law enforcement to investigate.
A Fake Wi‑Fi Network Appeared on a Plane. Then Delta Declared an In‑Flight Emergency.
A rogue network named “Delta WiFi Fast” prompted an in-flight investigation and federal scrutiny. An expert says there’s a simple reason why such in-flight attacks don’t happen more frequently.
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