FBI warns travelers of pop-up window cyber-attacks
By Robert McMillan
May 11, 2012 -- Updated 1518 GMT (2318 HKT) | Filed under: Web
In a vague warning, the FBI says overseas travelers could be at risk of a Web attacks on hotel Wi-Fi.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
FBI says overseas travelers at risk to attacks through pop-up windows
Security analysts note warning is short on details
Attack is a pop-up asking users to update a popular piece of software
It has happened on hotel Wi-Fi systems, FBI says
(CNN) -- If you're traveling abroad, your laptop
could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal
Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are
"targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an
internet connection in their hotel rooms."
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