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A fake Wi-Fi network appeared on a Delta flight and investigators are treating it as a possible “evil twin” attack

During Delta flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta, an unauthorized Wi-Fi network reportedly appeared onboard for a short period. Delta says no aircraft systems were hacked and flight safety was never affected. The crew disabled the aircraft’s Wi-Fi for around 30 minutes while the issue was investigated.

The concern is that the rogue network may have been an evil twin a fake access point designed to mimic a legitimate Wi-Fi network and trick users into connecting through it. That can potentially expose credentials, session data, or other sensitive traffic depending on how the victim connects and what protections are in place.

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u/Silly-Commission-630 — 9 days ago

Hackers shut down a power plant turbine without using malware

Attackers breached a Polish combined heat and power plant through a private cellular APN used to access remote infrastructure.

After pivoting from a compromised wind-farm network, they reached the plant’s OT environment, where a controller was still using default admin credentials. The attackers ultimately put multiple Siemens PLCs into STOP mode, shutting down a steam turbine and process-water treatment system.

The interesting part no malware was required. The attackers abused legitimate device functions and existing industrial protocols. Despite the disruption, the plant continued supplying heat and electricity to roughly 50,000 residents.

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u/Silly-Commission-630 — 10 days ago