Security researcher: most Apple M1/M2 devices can be lured onto rogue Wi-Fi
evilsocket · x · 2026-08-15
Notable security researcher evilsocket (author of bettercap) outlines Wi-Fi attack ideas against Apple M1/M2 devices: with the right techniques and enough time, the vast majority of devices can still be made to automatically connect to an attacker-controlled AP — and he teases "fun plans" for what the WebView triggered by a captive portal could do next.
Related event: Researcher Demonstrates Forced Portal Attacks on Apple M Devices(2 posts)→
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