Coin-sized device can hack a Boeing 737

(wired.com)

33 points | by _tk_ 1 day ago

3 comments

  • WalterBright 1 minute ago
    > the company may not in fact implement any such update to their systems for years to come, given how rarely commercial airplanes are redesigned.

    Boeing commercial airplanes are constantly updated. As long as the airplane is in service, Boeing retains a team of engineers that update parts as needed. If FAA review is needed, this will of course take longer.

    BTW, anyone with access to the internals of an airplane could potentially sabotage it. Sadly, all people with access need to undergo a security check.

  • userbinator 7 minutes ago
    one that's routinely within reach of maintenance workers or other airport and airline staff between flights

    You already trust them (as well as the pilots) every time with your flight.

    • pudgywalsh 2 minutes ago
      Are these the same maintenance workers that have access to even more sensitive parts of the airplane and its miles of wiring?

      Wait until they find out your mechanic has access to your car's OBD port when you hand them the keys.

  • LoganDark 16 minutes ago
    > “Our technical experts are confident that the layers of protection in place on the airplane, including within the system design and the operating environment, provide sufficient mitigation to significantly limit the feasibility and risk of real-world attacks,” the statement reads.

    So "We don't expect hackers to figure it out"

    • x______________ 6 minutes ago
      >So "We don't expect hackers to figure it out"

      People