Evil Twin Attack

An evil twin attack, sometimes referred to as WiFi phishing, occurs when an attacker sets up a rogue WiFi access point that mimics a legitimate one (like 'Airport_Free_WiFi' or a known coffee shop network) to trick users into connecting. Once connected to this malicious 'evil twin,' the attacker can intercept their internet traffic, steal login credentials, personal data, or inject malware, effectively phishing information over a compromised wireless connection. Security awareness training emphasizes the risks of using unsecured public WiFi and promotes practices like using VPNs and verifying network authenticity.