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Deep & Emerging Tech·August 11, 2026·1 min read

Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight

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A rogue in-flight Wi‑Fi SSID that forced Delta to shut down its own network for 30 minutes shows how soft the edge is around passenger connectivity. Airlines and enterprise travel policies need to treat airborne networks like any other hostile environment — enforce VPN-by-default and tighten controls on what devices can do in transit.