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Russian State Hackers Target Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Worldwide, Microsoft Warns
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Russian state-sponsored hackers linked to the SVR have launched a global cyber espionage campaign targeting hotel and conference center Wi-Fi networks to intercept business travelers' credentials and gain access to corporate Microsoft 365 environments, using AI-powered phishing and malware delivery.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.
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You must urgently cut reliance on public hotel Wi-Fi to protect corporate data and secure your Microsoft 365 environments. Switching employees to managed mobile hotspots or travel routers now closes the door this Russian threat exploits.
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