Travelers beware — Microsoft experts warn hotel Wi-Fi can be hijacked to infect your devices with dangerous malware
However, when users try to log in on compromised networks, they may be redirected to a fake Microsoft 365 login portal that steals their credentials.They may also be redirected to device code phishing pages abusing Microsoft Entra ID authentication flows. Finally, the researchers also saw the captive portals being used to display fake browser and OS update pages that trick victims into downloading infostealers. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
- ▪However, when users try to log in on compromised networks, they may be redirected to a fake Microsoft 365 login portal that steals their credentials.They may also be redirected to device code phishing pages abusing Microsoft Entra ID authen
- ▪Finally, the researchers also saw the captive portals being used to display fake browser and OS update pages that trick victims into downloading infostealers.
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Pro Security Travelers beware — Microsoft experts warn hotel Wi-Fi can be hijacked to infect your devices with dangerous malware News By Sead Fadilpašić Published 4 August 2026 Russian hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks with captive portals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: The Register) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft reports Russian APT29 (Midnight Blizzard) hijacking captive portals in hotels and conference centersVictims redirected to fake Microsoft 365 logins or bogus update pages, spreading CornFlake and CocoShell…
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