Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans
A hacker told the FBI last week he has been able to crack aircraft computers on numerous occasions—as a passenger. According to the affidavit, Chris Roberts claims he caused a plane to move laterally and climb while he was connected to its onboard entertainment system. During an April 15 flight on United Airlines from Chicago to Syracuse, N.Y., Roberts tweeted he might activate the drop-down masks or the plane’s alert systems, all in a bid to identify security risks ahead of malicious hackers. Though United officials said it was doubtful his hacking escapade was possible, FBI agents questioned him upon arrival. Experts say potential onboard cyber threats should be taken seriously as newer model airplanes are increasingly connected to the internet. Roberts’ company, One World Labs, specializes in finding such risks. Before the April flight, Roberts met with the FBI in February and March to highlight vulnerabilities with certain aircraft entertainment systems, the affidavit said. He explained how he managed to breach a plane’s systems between 15 and 20 times during 2011 and 2014, simply by connecting his laptop via ethernet cable to an electronics box beneath his seat. Speaking through his attorney at the San Francisco-based Electronic Frontier Foundation, […]
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