Delta Air Lines Investigating Hoax WiFi Network On Las Vegas Flight After Hacking Conference

For passengers, the episode is a reminder that an apparently legitimate Wi-Fi network may not always be what it seems. Delta Crew Shuts Down WiFi After Suspicious Network AppearsCredit: ShutterstockThe episode took place on Delta Flight 591, which operated from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Monday. According to CBS News Atlanta's report, an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared for a short period during the flight. That connection does not establish that the Wi-Fi network was created by a DEF CON attendee, nor does it mean the hoax Wi-Fi network was necessarily malicious. Modern Risks Of Inflight ConnectivityCredit: ShutterstockThe Delta incident is not the first time an unusual Wi-Fi network or network name has caused concern aboard a commercial aircraft.