Microsoft warns travelers of Russian hackers hijacking hotel Wi-Fi networks to steal account credentials
TweakTown | 05.08.2026 04:03
A Russian hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, or Cozy Bear, has been running a campaign that specifically targets hotel Wi-Fi networks to get into the devices of government officials, diplomats, and defense industry employees while they travel. Microsoft's threat intelligence team published details of the campaign this week, and the technique being used is one worth understanding if you travel for work.