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Joining Wi‑Fi Exposes Packet Traffic
- Once you join a wireless network, an attacker can "sniff" packets and observe traffic flowing across it.
- Packets are the small pieces that compose every download or webpage you view.
Downloaded Images Can Carry Malware
- An attacker can inject malware into files and web components as they stream to your device.
- Even seemingly harmless images or page elements can carry malicious code executed by your browser.
Evil Twin Setup Draws Immediate Connections
- Bruce set up an "evil twin" Wi‑Fi access point named after a national carrier to trick phones into auto‑connecting.
- Seven devices connected within minutes because some phones prioritize known SSIDs automatically.