Airplanes Can Be Hacked Through Wireless In-flight Entertainment System

Airplanes Can Be Hacked Through Wireless In-flight Entertainment System. Researchers have demonstrated the ability to hack into aircraft flight systems and communications using smartphones and specialized attack code. Cyber criminals can access satellite communications equipment on passenger jets through WiFi and in-flight entertainment systems, potentially leading to catastrophic results. Vulnerabilities in SATCOM terminals by leading vendors have been identified, including hardcoded log-in credentials, allowing hackers to interfere with the plane's navigation