Hack a 747 - Wired Magazine

[Hengelo]

This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737

Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.

www.wired.com

Gonna be interesting to see how the big manufacturers start responding to zero day expliots.

 

[AV8R_87]

So, not going to discuss details, but what they claim as an "exploit" has a lot of details that don't work that way on a 737.

From the avionics architecture to RF protection, there are a few things that wouldn't work as hinted in that article.

 

[Hengelo]

So, not going to discuss details, but what they claim as an "exploit" has a lot of details that don't work that way on a 737.

From the avionics architecture to RF protection, there are a few things that wouldn't work as hinted in that article.

Interesting. Given the state of aviation media I suppose it's just as likely the exploit is for an Airbus

 

[sarangan]

This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737

Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.

www.wired.com

Gonna be interesting to see how the big manufacturers start responding to zero day expliots.

The device needs to be installed from the exterior via a hatch. In other words, its only accessible to personnel with access to the apron.

 

[ionel]

The device needs to be installed from the exterior via a hatch. In other words, its only accessible to personnel with access to the apron.

Drone attack in flight.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Drone attack in flight.

Or gremlins