US Air Traffic Communications Vulnerable Says Wyden
A government report reveals that communication systems between US air traffic controllers and commercial airplanes lack proper encryption and security safeguards. Senator Ron Wyden warns these vulnerabilities expose flights to spoofing and jamming threats.
Communications between commercial airplanes and air traffic controllers in the United States lack critical encryption, leaving aviation systems exposed to potential spoofing and jamming threats. A government watchdog report released on Monday revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration has failed to implement necessary risk assessments and real-time threat detection capabilities. The vulnerabilities present national security risks and could allow hackers to transmit fraudulent messages to airborne flights.
