Florida AG Warns Public Of "Evil Twin" Wi-Fi Scams

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Florida - Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning about the dangers of "evil twin" scams and urging to Florida residents exercise caution when using public Wi-Fi networks.

According to Attorney General Moody, the scams involve hackers setting up fake Wi-Fi hotspots with names similar to legitimate networks, such as airport or coffee shop Wi-Fi.

Once a user connects to the malicious network, hackers can intercept sensitive information, including passwords and credit card details.

To protect yourself from these threats, cybersecurity experts recommend avoiding public Wi-Fi whenever possible and using a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic.

If you must use public Wi-Fi, be cautious about the networks you connect to and avoid accessing sensitive information, such as online banking or shopping.


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