Hackers learned to steal passwords in free Wi-Fi networks

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A laptop connected to free Wi-Fi could be the target of a hacker attack. Using an open wireless network, attackers can gain access to the browser cache and make changes to it. These findings were shared by Mike Kershaw, one of the developers of the Kismet device, designed to detect Wi-Fi networks. When a computer is connected to an open wireless network, according to Kershaw, cybercriminals hypothetically can gain access to the script responsible for the cache headers and make changes to it, PC Advisor reports. For example, instead of the welcome page of a social network, a phishing site will open that copies its design and content. If a user enters their username and password on such a resource, they will be stolen. Kershaw admitted that he has no information about how often attackers resort to this method of attack. He also recommended that companies prevent their employees from connecting business laptops to free Wi-Fi networks. As a protective measure, Kershaw advises constantly clearing the browser cache or turning on the private browsing mode. The link is not valid

 

[Матушкин Андрей Николаевич]

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