THIS COIN-SIZED DEVICE CAN HACK A BOEING 737
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| WIRED | THIS COIN-SIZED DEVICE CAN HACK A BOEING 737 | 1 hr ago |
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According to WIRED, security researchers have demonstrated that a coin‑sized device can compromise the autopilot of a Boeing 737. In under 60 seconds the researchers could open an exterior hatch, plug the device into the aircraft, and either redirect the autopilot or sabotage the flight plan.
The study revealed that the small device exploits a previously unknown vulnerability in the aircraft’s external systems. Within a minute of insertion, the device was able to override the plane’s normal flight controls, illustrating a clear path for malicious actors to hijack or disrupt commercial airliners. No specific names or quotes were provided in the WIRED report.
The findings highlight a serious gap in the cybersecurity of commercial aircraft, raising concerns about the adequacy of current protective measures for flight-critical systems.
- A coin‑sized hacking device can gain control of a Boeing 737’s autopilot in less than 60 seconds.
- The researchers accessed the aircraft by opening an exterior hatch and plugging the device in.
- The vulnerability enables redirecting the autopilot or sabotaging the flight plan, pointing to significant aviation security risks.
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