Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal Microsoft 365 accounts
Security The Web hacking wifi Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal Microsoft 365 accounts Even multifactor authentication may not protect victims from the device-code attack By Rob Thubron August 4, 2026, 9:44 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: Most people know to be careful when using hotel Wi-Fi, and Microsoft has just reminded us why.
- ▪Security The Web hacking wifi Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal Microsoft 365 accounts Even multifactor authentication may not protect victims from the device-code attack By Rob Thubron August 4, 2026, 9:44
- ▪TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust.
- ▪In a nutshell: Most people know to be careful when using hotel Wi-Fi, and Microsoft has just reminded us why.
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| Publication time | Tue, 4 Aug 2026 09:44 -0500 |
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Security The Web hacking wifi Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal Microsoft 365 accounts Even multifactor authentication may not protect victims from the device-code attack By Rob Thubron August 4, 2026, 9:44 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: Most people know to be careful when using hotel Wi-Fi, and Microsoft has just reminded us why. The Redmond firm has uncovered a Russian state-backed campaign that compromises hotel and conference Wi-Fi networks, redirecting travelers to fake login pages and malicious software disguised as legitimate system updates. Microsoft calls the operation the almost cereal-sounding name of CaptiveCrunch.
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