FAA: Boeing's New 787 May Be Vulnerable to Hacker Attack

["Paul Ferguson" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Via Wired.

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Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet may have a serious security
vulnerability in its onboard computer networks that could allow passengers
to access the plane's control systems, according to the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration.

The computer network in the Dreamliner's passenger compartment, designed to
give passengers in-flight internet access, is connected to the plane's
control, navigation and communication systems, an FAA report reveals.

The revelation is causing concern in security circles because the physical
connection of the networks makes the plane's control systems vulnerable to
hackers. A more secure design would physically separate the two computer
networks. Boeing said it's aware of the issue and has designed a solution
it will test shortly.

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More:
http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2008/01/dreamliner_security

- - ferg

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