The Perils of Wifi on Planes | UpGuard

This article discusses the inherent insecurity of in-flight Wi‑Fi, highlighting how shared, public hotspots on aircraft create ripe conditions for data interception and opportunistic attacks, as illustrated by a journalist’s mid‑air hacking experience. It contrasts these risks with typical public hotspots, notes the high-value targets present on flights, and recommends basic defenses like using a VPN and avoiding rogue access points, while advocating for broader organizational digital resilience.