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Hotel Wi-Fi Trap: Microsoft Warns Hackers Can Record Audio, Video, and Hijack Accounts

By TechShots Studio
Hotel Wi-Fi Trap: Microsoft Warns Hackers Can Record Audio, Video, and Hijack Accounts
Microsoft warned travelers of a cyber campaign ("CaptiveCrunch") targeting hotel guest Wi-Fi networks. Hackers compromise login portals with fake browser updates and security prompts to install malware—enabling audio/video recording, keystroke logging, and Microsoft 365 account takeovers. Experts recommend ignoring portal pop-ups and relying on cellular hotspots instead.

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