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Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737

https://www.wired.com/story/this-coin-sized-device-can-hack-a-boeing-737/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49282951

#HackerNews #CoinSizedDevice #Boeing737 #Hacking #AviationSecurity #Cybersecurity #TechNews

Passenger Disrupts Delta Flight's In-Flight Wi-Fi, Sparks Federal Probe

A clever passenger on Delta Flight 591 tried to scam fellow travelers by setting up a fake Wi-Fi network called "Delta WiFi Fast" mid-flight, sparking a federal investigation and a frantic response from the crew. The incident began after the flight took off from Las Vegas, bound for Atlanta, and may have been linked to a group of…

https://osintsights.com/passenger-disrupts-delta-flights-in-flight-wi-fi-sparks-federal-probe?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#InflightWifi #WifiScam #AviationSecurity #EmergingThreats #DefCon

🚨✈️ Breaking News: A United Airlines flight performs a dramatic U-turn because someone named their Bluetooth "Bomb." 💣 Who knew the real threat to aviation security was... technology illiteracy? 🤦‍♂️✈️
https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-767-returns-newark-bluetooth-name-alert/ #BreakingNews #AviationSecurity #BluetoothFail #TechnologyIlliteracy #UnitedAirlines #HackerNews #ngated

Inbound flights to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, are currently in a holding pattern, as is the flight to Qaisumah. This situation typically arises due to missile and drone threats. #AviationSecurity #MiddleEast

Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, igniting a fire, according to the nation's civil aviation authority. #Kuwait #AviationSecurity

An Emirates A380 was damaged in an Iranian attack on Dubai International Airport, marking the first instance of this aircraft type being hit by enemy fire. An A321 also sustained damage. #AviationSecurity #MiddleEastConflict

Israeli aviation authorities advocate for the immediate closure of the nation's airspace in response to ongoing missile launches from Iran, as reported by Channel 13. Discussions are underway regarding this critical measure. #Israel #AviationSecurity

Iran is detecting U.S. stealth aircraft using passive infrared sensors. These systems track heat signatures without emitting signals, preventing lock-on alerts to pilots. #OSINT #AviationSecurity

Fighter jets have been deployed to escort two flights heading to Montreal following a security incident, as confirmed by NORAD. #AviationSecurity #NORAD

The impacted fuel tank is designated for storing jet fuel utilized in operations at Dubai International Airport (DBX). #AviationSecurity #OSINT

Ah, the glorious age of aviation where you can book a flight and a hacker can join you without a ticket! ✈️🔓 Six hours and some coding wizardry are all it takes to transform your personal info into public domain—because who needs privacy when you can travel together with your data? 🕵️‍♂️📉
https://alexschapiro.com/security/vulnerability/2025/11/20/avelo-airline-reservation-api-vulnerability #aviationsecurity #dataprivacy #hackingaviation #traveltech #cybersecurity #HackerNews #ngated

Badr Airlines Allegedly Breached: 2.2 GB of Confidential Flight & Security Manuals Leaked https://dailydarkweb.net/badr-airlines-allegedly-breached-2-2-gb-of-confidential-flight-security-manuals-leaked/ #ConfidentialDocuments #AviationSecurity #FlightOperations #AirlineIndustry #DataBreaches #BadrAirlines #cyberattack #databreach #Khartoum #Sudan #BDR

Riyadh Airports System Breach: Critical Control Panel and Data Accessed https://dailydarkweb.net/riyadh-airports-system-breach-critical-control-panel-and-data-accessed/ #IndustrialControlSystems #CriticalInfrastructure #AviationSecurity #RiyadhAirports #DataBreaches #cyber-attack #QatarAirways #SaudiArabia #databreach #VideoProof #Flynas #scada

Everest Ransomware Attack Hits Iberia Airlines and National Money Mart https://dailydarkweb.net/everest-ransomware-attack-hits-iberia-airlines-and-national-money-mart/ #NationalMoneyMartCompany #EverestRansomwareGroup #FinancialServices #AviationSecurity #RansomwareNews #IberiaAirlines #cyberattack #databreach #ransomware #darkweb #PIILeak

🚨 A few months ago, a cyberattack on Qantas exposed data from up to 6M customers via a third-party breach — linked to Scattered Spider.

🔍 The lesson? The weakest link is often outside your organization.

At RELIANOID, we strengthen aviation security with Zero Trust, mTLS, and real-time monitoring.

#CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #DataBreach #RELIANOID #AviationSecurity

https://www.relianoid.com/blog/qantas-breach-highlights-aviation-cyber-risks-and-need-for-proactive-defense/

✈️ Europe’s skies disrupted: Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE platform

Last week’s incident that forced major airports like Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin Brandenburg back to pen-and-paper operations shows just how fragile aviation’s digital backbone can be.

🔗 How solutions like RELIANOID help secure critical aviation applications

https://www.relianoid.com/blog/from-chaos-to-resilience-the-collins-aerospace-muse-cyberattack/

#CyberSecurity #AviationSecurity #AirlineOperations #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainSecurity #AirportTech #RELIANOID

#Russian #spy #drones over #Germany: Why the #Bundeswehr cannot shoot them down

#WTF

The former coalition government under Chancellor Olaf #Scholz planned to amend the #aviation #security law to allow the #German Armed Forces to shoot down #illegally #flying, #dangerous drones.

However, the amendment to the #AviationSecurity Act (LuftSiG) was not passed during the last legislative period.

https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/05/russian-spy-drones-over-germany-why-bundeswehr-can-not-shoot-them-down1

#HybridWar #RussianAggression #AirspaceViolations

Scattered Spider hackers are now targeting aviation and transport by posing as trusted insiders—imagine getting a call from "IT support" that isn’t really IT support. How deep does their deception go?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/scattered-spider-hackers-shift-focus-to-aviation-and-transportation-firms/

#scatteredspider
#cybersecurity
#socialengineering
#aviationsecurity
#transportationsecurity

In aviation, cybersecurity is not optional—it is absolutely necessary. The industry recognises that ensuring product safety requires a consistent, standardised approach...

In our latest blog, @alexlomas explains the process of conducting avionics penetration tests, looking at each stage in line with ED-203A: 👉 https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/pen-testing-avionics-under-ed-203a/

#AviationSecurity #CyberThreats #AvionicsTesting #PenTest #CyberResilience #FlightSafety #TechInnovation #AerospaceIndustry

Airlines are now a prime target for cyberattacks. 🌐
Invest in robust #cybersecurity to protect safety and trust. Let's keep the skies safe, digitally and physically.
We can #help you!🛡️🌍
https://www.relianoid.com/blog/flying-safely-in-the-digital-age-cybersecurity-applied-to-airlines-and-their-online-selling-platforms/
#aviationsecurity #cyberawareness #digitalsafety #airlinetechnology #dataprotection #flightsafety #protectingdata #AirlineCyberthreats #safetyfirst #secureskies #technologyinaviation
#cyberresilience #PassengerPrivacy #secureflight #digitalthreats
#cyberdefense #TrustInAviation

⚡️ Akasa flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi due to bomb threat received on social media. Passengers disembarked, aircraft searched by CISF personnel. Varanasi Airport Director confirms normalcy and precautionary landing on separate runway. #AviationSecurity #EmergencyLanding https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1918821/articles/193010272/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

#Unabomber was a pathetic & horrible #DomesticTerrorist who killed and injured so many people. He did also target #aviation during his criminal bombing period: AA Flight 444, the then-president of United Airlines, and Boeing. ✈️ #AviationSecurity #Unabomber

[#Airline] [#Aviation] Scandinavian airline SAS AB said that it was hit by a #cyberattack which resulted in some passengers' data becoming visible to other passengers who were active on the company's website or app during the attack.

"We are currently investigating the incident, but we can confirm that the affected passengers' contact details, previous and upcoming flights, as well the last four digits of the credit card number were visible," SAS said.

The company said it is cooperating with the national Civil Aviation Agency, police, and security police and is continuing work to analyze and evaluate the attack and related consequences, as well as take preventive measures. | #databreach #aviationsecurity