Hacker uses an Android to remotely attack and hijack an airplane

ATCclears · Apr 11, 2013

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As a pilot, I deem this to be a significant problem given the level of detail in the presentation.

Peter

jimboshooter · Apr 11, 2013

It's Battlestar Galactica all over again! Dang Cyclons! What has happened will happen again!

DieselScout · Apr 12, 2013

So, did he use R2-D2, C3PO or Data? That article title is failure.

He used a Samsung galaxy and he didn't hack a plan, just a computer model of one, showing that he could if he wanted to.

The complete attack will be accomplished remotely, without needing physical access to the target aircraft at any time, and a testing laboratory will be used to attack virtual airplanes systems.

Scary for sure. Sadly they have known the system was vulnerable since 2012. Damn, I kept reading the article and it keeps getting worse and worse. The guy who did this is involved with building the new encrypted system which thankfully will roll out over the NEXT 20 YEARS!.

At the end of the article there is a link to another one about weaponizing items you can guy after the TSA check point. The presenter builds himself a cross bow out of crap from the airport! LMAO!