‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks pose growing threat to crypto users while travelling

Cybersecurity experts are warning travellers that fake “Evil Twin” WiFi networks can be used to steal crypto passwords and digital assets.

These attacks involve hackers cloning legitimate public WiFi networks to trick users into connecting unknowingly.

Once connected, attackers can intercept traffic or prompt users to reveal sensitive information.

Security specialists said Evil Twin networks are most common in airports, cafes, hotels, conferences and busy tourist locations.

Australian Federal Police charged a man last year for allegedly setting up fake airport WiFi networks to harvest personal data.

Steven Walbroehl said joining a fraudulent network alone does not automatically result in stolen crypto if no sensitive data is shared.

“Even if someone doesn’t see your private key, capturing your exchange credentials, email, or 2FA codes can let attackers drain centralised crypto accounts quickly,”