"evil twin" Wi-Fi attacks rise
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•Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
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Cybersecurity experts say "evil twin" attacks are on the rise, targeting public Wi-Fi in airports or coffee shops.
The miniaturization of digital twinning technology has made this kind of cyberattack more appealing to hackers.
The technology to pull it off is available for less than $500 , experts say.
VPNs and mobile hotspots are the best defense for internet access on the go.
Australian police say dozens of people had their credentials stolen from free Wi-Fi networks.
The next time you're at the airport, the only way to be 100% sure you're safe is to bring your own wi-Fi.
"Evil twin" attacks are "definitely" occurring with regularity in the U.S. , experts say.
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