Delta probes Wi-Fi deauth attack on flight carrying DEF CON attendees

Delta probes Wi-Fi deauth attack on flight carrying DEF CON attendees
Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network that appeared briefly aboard Flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta, reportedly linked to passengers who had attended DEF CON 34. The incident did not affect flight safety, and Delta said it will work with federal law enforcement and aviation regulators to investigate the event. #DeltaAirLines #DEFCON34 #Flight591

Keypoints

  • Delta Air Lines found an unauthorized Wi-Fi network onboard Flight 591.
  • The flight was traveling from Las Vegas to Atlanta with DEF CON attendees aboard.
  • Delta said the incident did not impact passenger safety or aircraft systems.
  • Cabin crew disabled the aircraft Wi-Fi for nearly 30 minutes after the issue was discovered.
  • Reports say a deauthentication attack may have been used to disrupt the in-flight network.

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