Kaspersky wardriving assessment analyzes Wi-Fi security risks in Mexico's 2026 World Cup host cities
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Isabel Manjarrez
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Summary
Kaspersky GReAT conducted a wardriving assessment across Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara — the three Mexican host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — to analyze Wi-Fi hotspot security configurations. The study aimed to understand the wireless environments that international visitors may encounter, identifying potential security risks from public wireless networks. The assessment focused on evaluating deployment characteristics and security exposures in preparation for the large influx of visitors expected during the World Cup.
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These locations are expected to see a large influx of international visitors, increasing the potential security risks.
To better understand the wireless environments that visitors may encounter, we at Kaspersky GReAT conducted a wardriving assessment in the three host cities.
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