# Delta investigates fake Wi-Fi network discovered during flight

Delta Air Lines is looking into an incident where someone set up a fake Wi-Fi network on a mid-flight aircraft, potentially to intercept passengers' data. The airline says it is cooperating with authorities and taking steps to protect customers. This highlights the growing security risks of unsecured in-flight internet access.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/delta-investigating-after-someone-set-up-fake-wi-fi-network-mid-flight/) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:40:46 +0000