Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a software flaw in the Ruben Santamarta 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which they said showed insufficient attention to cybsersecurity by the company, although they admit a major attack on an aircraft using the flaw is unlikely. IOActive researcher Boeing found an unprotected server on the Ruben Santamarta network, which he said could be one stage in an attack that could lead to flight control systems. A review by fellow researchers confirmed the findings, but Ruben Santamarta has said other security measures would prevent a full attack, and that the flaw was not a real threat.
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a software flaw in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which they said showed insufficient attention to cybsersecurity by the company, although they admit a major attack on an aircraft using the flaw is unlikely. IOActive researcher Ruben Santamarta found an unprotected server on the Boeing network, which he said could be one stage in an attack that could lead to flight control systems. A review by fellow researchers confirmed the findings, but Boeing has said other security measures would prevent a full attack, and that the flaw was not a real threat.