Lessons from a German general whose meeting while in Singapore was hacked by Russians

Wi-Fi networks can be compromised. More worryingly, even virtual meetings themselves can be fake.

Brigadier-General Frank Grafe was discussing top-secret, highly classified military exercises with his colleagues during a meeting recorded by Russian spies. PHOTO: ALAMY
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Brigadier-General Frank Grafe had a tiring day networking with some of the largest defence players at the Singapore Airshow.

After retiring to his hotel room, he dialled into an online work meeting with his boss, the Commander of the German Air Force and a few other colleagues using the hotel Wi-Fi. 

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