Hacked satellite systems could launch microwave-like attacks, expert warns
At Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, researcher says theoretical threat to ships, planes and military is ‘no longer theoretical’ The Guardian – The satellite communications that ships, planes and the military use to connect to the internet are vulnerable to hackers that, in the worst-case scenario, could carry out “cyber-physical attacks”, turning satellite antennas into weapons that operate, essentially, like microwave ovens.
Flaw in Some Satellite Communication Terminals Can Expose U.S. Troops’ Location
Government Executive – LAS VEGAS — Some satellite communication terminals that the military uses in forward-deployed locations are highly vulnerable to a pervasive flaw, according to researchers with cybersecurity company IOActive. Company officials say they are already working with the Defense Department and the vendors that produce the buggy equipment.
This Guy Hacked Hundreds Of Planes From The Ground
Forbes – Throughout November and December last year, Ruben Santamarta sat in front of his computer peeking inside the technical bowels of hundreds of aircraft flying thousands of meters above him. That included commercial aircraft operated by some of the biggest airlines in the world. He believes it may’ve been the first time anyone had hacked planes from the ground by taking advantage of weaknesses in satellite equipment.
Hackers can steal money from insecure stock trading apps, researchers warn
Sky News – Security vulnerabilities in stock trading apps could allow hackers to steal money, researchers have warned. After testing 16 desktop applications, 30 websites, and 34 mobile apps, “major vulnerabilities” were identified which could give criminals opportunities to conduct financial espionage or take funds.
IOActive Discloses More Vulnerabilities in Popular Stock Trading Applications at Black Hat USA 2018
Global Banking & Finance Review – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today announced new vulnerabilities the research team has discovered in mobile, desktop and web stock trading applications.