Evil Twin
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恶意孪生热点
Evil Twin · N/A · 恶意孪生热点 · EE-vul twin · rogue AP · fake hotspot · Cybersecurity · wifi · attacks · wirelessCybersecurityrogue AP fake hotspot/EE-vul twin/
Also known as: rogue AP, fake hotspot
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
An evil twin is a fake Wi‑Fi access point that mimics a legitimate network name to trick devices into connecting for interception or malware delivery.
Real-World Example
A “Airport_Free_WiFi” hotspot run from a laptop next to the real café Wi‑Fi is an evil twin.
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