Spacecraft launch. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. (Getty Images) How a hacking crew overtook a satellite from inside a Las Vegas convention center and won $50,000 The first capture the flag with an real-time in-orbit satellite took place over the weekend at the DEF CON conference. Aug 16, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch scene from over the Indian River. (Getty Images) Hackers prepare to take on a satellite at DEF CON Hackers at DEF CON will compete to break into a cubesat dubbed Moonlighter at a one-of-a-kind capture the flag. Aug 8, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft passes over The Palms in Dubai in an image taken by ESA astronaut Tim Peake from the International Space Station on April 10, 2016. (Photo by Tim Peake / ESA/NASA via Getty Images) Growing reliance on satellites requires new approach to cybersecurity in space, expert says Experts call for improvements to space cybersecurity as sectors such as energy, agriculture and finance rely more on satellite networks. Jul 11, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2023. (Image via SpaceX) First in space: SpaceX and NASA launch satellite that hackers will attempt to infiltrate during DEF CON For the first time ever, researchers will be able to test the security of a satellite on-orbit at this year's Hack-A-Sat contest at DEF CON. Jun 5, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Spacecraft launch. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. (Getty Images) Growing hacking threat to satellite systems compels global push to secure outer space An international group of experts are working to build the next generation of secure-by-design space systems. Jun 1, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
high-quality 3d image of satellite Cyberspace Solarium Commission says space systems should be considered critical infrastructure The influential Cyberspace Solarium Commission is calling for space systems to be the 17th critical infrastructure sector. Apr 14, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft passes over The Palms in Dubai in an image taken by ESA astronaut Tim Peake from the International Space Station on April 10, 2016. (Photo by Tim Peake / ESA/NASA via Getty Images) Can these researchers help defend satellite systems targeted by hackers? As threats against space systems increase, a new tool aims to improve efforts to defend against cyberattacks. Jan 3, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
CISA researchers: Russia’s Fancy Bear infiltrated US satellite network The agency said it discovered the Russian hacking group in a satellite communications provider with critical infrastructure customers. Dec 16, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
This long-exposure image shows a trail of a group of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites passing over Uruguay as seen from the countryside some 185 km north of Montevideo near Capilla del Sauce, Florida Department, on February 7, 2021. (Photo by Mariana SUAREZ / AFP) (Photo by MARIANA SUAREZ/AFP via Getty Images) SpaceX engineer makes a first with dark web securities violations case Who says securities fraud is easier than rocket science? Mar 19, 2021 By Tim Starks
Tech startups are making security moves sooner. They don’t have much of a choice. Smaller firms are incorporating cybersecurity into their culture sooner than ever, in part because potential partners are fearful of hackers getting into their networks. Jan 28, 2019 By Jeff Stone