Cyber Experts Warn Travel Delays Put Public Wi-Fi Users at Risk

Cyber Experts Warn Travel Delays Put Public Wi-Fi Users at Risk

Holiday travel may bring more than long lines and packed gates this year. Increased delays worldwide are creating ideal conditions for cybercriminals targeting travelers on public Wi-Fi, cybersecurity experts say.

Public Wi-Fi Risks Surge as Holiday Travel Chaos Creates a Cybersecurity Perfect Storm

If you’ve logged onto public Wi-Fi recently to check emails, scroll social media or confirm a booking, you may have done more than kill a few minutes — you may have exposed yourself to serious cyber risk. As global disruption increases and people rely more heavily on shared networks, security experts warn that public Wi-Fi has become one of the easiest gateways for cybercriminals. New data from IATA shows that air traffic control delays in Europ…