Warning over satellite security bugs
BBC – Satellite systems used on aircraft, ships and by the military contain bugs that could let hackers take control of them, a security researcher has warned. The worst bugs could let attackers overcharge satellite antenna to damage the equipment or harm operators. And others could be used to betray the exact location of military forces in crisis zones, the researcher said. IOActive, which found the bugs, said it was working with manufacturers to harden devices against attack.
Hacking airliners: Cybersecurity expert says he found a satellite ‘back door’ into aircraft
Herald Sun – IT sounds incredible: the ability to tap into a commercial airliner’s on-board systems as it flies thousands of meters over head. But a cyber expert is telling a security conference he’s managed to do just that — hundreds of times.
Black Hat hacker says he can easily tap into planes already in the sky
New York Post – It sounds incredible: the ability to tap into a commercial airliner’s onboard systems as it flies thousands of feet overhead. But a cyber expert told a security conference he’s managed to do just that — hundreds of times.
IoT Malware Discovered Trying to Attack Satellite Systems of Airplanes, Ships
Dark Reading – Researcher Ruben Santamarta shared the details of his successful hack of an in-flight airplane Wi-Fi network – and other findings – at Black Hat USA today. BLACK HAT USA – Las Vegas – Ruben Santamarta was flying from Madrid to Copenhagen in November 2017 on a Norwegian Airlines flight when he decided to inspect the plane’s Wi-Fi network security. So he launched Wireshark from his laptop and began monitoring the network.
The Cybersecurity 202: White House’s draft order imposing sanctions for election interference lacks teeth
The Washington Post – The White House is once again trying to show it’s taking Russian election interference seriously. But its latest effort appears to be a largely toothless one. My colleagues Shane Harris, Josh Dawsey and Ellen Nakashima reviewed a draft of an executive order that would authorize President Trump to sanction foreigners who interfere with U.S. elections. The draft is, of course, subject to change.