Getty Images Multiple nation-state hackers infiltrate single aviation organization A single aviation organization was infiltrated by the hackers using vulnerabilities on internet-facing devices. Sep 7, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence told CyberScoop this seal was “erroneously posted.” What’s with the UFO on a U.S. intelligence agency seal? The image of a UFO and Russian fighter jet on the seal led some to wonder if the intelligence agency had been hacked. Sep 26, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger listens to a question during a press briefing at the White House on Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) White House to give aviation executives classified cyberthreat briefing, latest in series of industry meetings The meeting will follow an Aug. 4 briefing with railroad executives to discuss industry responses to critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Aug 30, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Workers unload boxes of flowers from a cargo plane at Miami International Airport on Feb. 8, 2022. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images) Years of hacks against aviation, transportation industries tied to one group, researchers say Cybercrime seems to be the main goal of a group Proofpoint is calling "TA2541." Feb 15, 2022
(Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Plane-maker Bombardier discloses breach after stolen data surfaces The Bombardier announcement seems to reference the Accellion hack, a sprawling incident affecting firms in the U.S. and Canada. Feb 24, 2021 By Jeff Stone
The welcome screen of the virtual reality environment for aerospace workshops at DEF CON 2020. (Screenshot) DEF CON’s Aerospace Village looks to satellite hacking to improve security in space The aerospace hacking village at DEF CON is going to look pretty different this year. Aug 6, 2020 By Shannon Vavra
(Pixabay) Republican senators ask DOT, FAA to cease using Chinese drones Capitol Hill is putting on the pressure. Dec 18, 2019 By Shannon Vavra
Brett Goldstein, foreground, goes after a target in the F-35 simulator on Aug. 9, 2019, in the Aviation Village at the DEF CON conference in Las Vegas. (Shannon Vavra / CyberScoop) At DEF CON’s aviation village, the military is interested in more than just the hacks The Defense Digital Service's newly minted chief, Brett Goldstein, tells CyberScoop his team intends to use the DEFCON aviation village as a way to attract recruits to… Aug 9, 2019 By Shannon Vavra
(Getty Images) DHS warns of vulnerability that could be used to alter flight data in small planes The aviation sector appears to be lagging in securely implementing a popular networking standard for machinery. Jul 30, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas