Microsoft warns of major Russian hacking campaign targeting public hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide

Microsoft announced it had identified a large-scale campaign by Russian hackers targeting the public Wi-Fi infrastructure of hotels, conference centers, and other venues worldwide.

A Russian intelligence-linked hacking group has been hijacking hotel and conference center Wi-Fi networks to steal corporate travelers’ login credentials, Microsoft says. The group reportedly uses AI tools to power the operation, dubbed CaptiveCrunch.

Microsoft warned that hackers are targeting WiFi networks in hospitality-focused businesses, like hotels. Here are warning signs.