787 May Be Vulnerable to Hacker Attack

[Matt Molnar]

Wired:

FAA: Boeing's New 787 May Be Vulnerable to Hacker Attack
By Kim Zetter 01.04.08 | 7:30 PM

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. More...

Read the FAA's Special Conditions bulletin here: http://cryptome.org/faa010208.htm

[lijk604]

Oh brother :!: :!: :!:

[emshighway]

Pull out your laptop, start MS Flight Sim, load a hack string and fly your own 787!!!!! :borat:

[Matt Molnar]

A comment I saw on another site: "O hai, I upgraded ur flite path."

[hiss srq]

I think this is quite intresting. Lets see what Boeing has to say and do with this.

[T-Bird76]

I think this is quite intresting. Lets see what Boeing has to say and do with this.

Perhaps if you read the article......

Boeing said it's aware of the issue and has designed a solution it will test shortly.

[hiss srq]

I read that but there are no facts as to WHAT they are doing in it Tommy.

[Matt Molnar]

The second link I posted to the FAA notice is an interesting read. Apparently this "Special Condition" was originally proposed in April, and they invited comments from outside parties. The ALPA submitted one comment and Airbus submitted several. All the comments are included in the notice.