Boeing 787 may be vulnerable to hack-attack

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"An article posted yesterday on Wired.com notes that 'Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet may have a serious security vulnerability in its onboard computer networks that could allow passengers to access the plane's control systems, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.' They're already working on solutions to the problem - including placing more physical separation between aircraft networks and implementing more robust software-based firewalls."
 
The computer network in the Dreamliner's passenger compartment, designed to give passengers in-flight internet access, is connected to the plane's control, navigation and communication systems, an FAA report reveals.

Utterly mad!
 
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I remember the same story circulating for the A380... yawn ;)
 
pauly7 said:
I remember the same story circulating for the A380... yawn ;)
... and variations of the story about many other new a/c both large and small :!: :evil:
 
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