Cyber turbulence ahead as airlines strap in for a security crisis

Aircraft systems are getting more connected and ground operations increasingly integrated, and attackers are taking notice. They’re shifting from minor disruptions to targeting critical systems with serious intent. Any time an aircraft transmits data, whether it’s flight position updates or maintenance alerts, it is vulnerable to interception by third parties. In several recent cases, cyber incidents have grounded flights, exposed sensitive data, and led to significant financial losses. The main threat actors behind these attacks … More → The post Cyber turbulence ahead as airlines strap in for a security crisis appeared first on Help Net Security.
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