Delta Probes Wi-Fi Deauth Attack on Flight Carrying DEF CON Attendees
Delta says the rogue network was active briefly and no aircraft systems were affected as federal investigators review the incident.
- On Monday, August 10, an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared aboard Delta Flight 591 traveling from Las Vegas to Atlanta, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control during the flight.
- The incident occurred shortly after "Hacker Summer Camp" concluded in Las Vegas, which included cybersecurity conferences DEF CON 34, Black Hat, and BSides Las Vegas held last week.
- Cabin crew disabled the aircraft's Wi-Fi for about 30 minutes after discovering a network labeled "Delta WiFi Fast." Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant stated no airline systems were compromised and flight safety remained intact.
- Delta is working with federal law enforcement to investigate the incident, though no emergency was declared; FBI Atlanta confirmed it is aware and maintaining contact with corporate partners.
- Investigators have not identified who created the network, which can be established using commercially available hardware like a Wi-Fi Pineapple; Delta said determining the responsible party will take time.
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