A crypto user lost approximately $5,000 in tokens and NFTs after mistakenly authorizing malicious permissions while using public WiFi at a hotel. The incident occurred due to a man-in-the-middle attack that altered the transaction process, leading to the unauthorized access. This breach was not due to a private key leak but rather the risks associated with public networks and insufficient scrutiny of wallet permissions. Users are advised to avoid public WiFi, protect their crypto identities, and carefully review wallet authorizations.