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Cybersecurity on the Road

At the end of July, Microsoft detailed a cyberattack campaign known as CaptiveCrunch that compromised Wi-Fi infrastructure used in hotels, conference centers and other shared environments. The attacks used convincing captive portals and verification prompts to target users, with Microsoft noting that the activity appeared particularly focused on corporate travelers.

Cybersecurity on the Road

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At the end of July, Microsoft detailed a cyberattack campaign known as CaptiveCrunch that compromised Wi-Fi infrastructure used in hotels, conference centers and other shared environments.

The attacks used convincing captive portals and verification prompts to target users, with Microsoft noting that the activity appeared particularly focused on corporate travelers.

For meeting professionals frequently moving between hotels, convention centers, airports and event venues, a few precautions can make traveling with sensitive information significantly safer.

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At the end of July, Microsoft detailed a cyberattack campaign known as CaptiveCrunch that compromised Wi-Fi infrastructure used in hotels, conference centers and other shared environments. The attacks used convincing captive portals and verification prompts to target users, with Microsoft noting that the activity appeared particularly focused on corporate travelers. For meeting professionals frequently moving between hotels, convention centers, airports and event venues, a few precautions can make traveling with sensitive information significantly safer.

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