ConnectivityAirplane Modems Not Vulnerable to 'Backdoor' Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity consultant Ruben Santamarta used a "backdoor" vulnerability to demonstrate his ability to hack into a commercial airplane's satellite internet modem. The vulnerabilities did not put safety-critical avionics systems at risk…
Business & GASatcom Direct Stresses Cybersecurity with Live Hacks at EBACE 2018 Satcom Direct is hosting ethical hackers performing live hacks at EBACE 2018. The white hat hackers from Shorebreak Security are demonstrating how identity theft, password cracking and system compromise occur to explain the potential…
MilitaryUS Air Force Investing in Cybersecurity for Avionics Everyone is worried about hacking, even the U.S. Air Force. Airmen are worried that hacked avionics will lead their pilots to shoot at the wrong targets. The U.S. Defense Department’s fiscal year…