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Coin-sized device hacks Boeing 737 security in under a minute

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Security researchers have demonstrated a small device capable of compromising the security of a Boeing 737. In under a minute, the device can be used to access an exterior hatch, connect to the aircraft's systems, and potentially alter its autopilot or flight path. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a security vulnerability and a tool used to exploit it, which falls under the 'tool' category as it's not a frontier release, significant industry move, or academic research.

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Coin-sized device hacks Boeing 737 security in under a minute

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737 Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a

    📰 This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737 Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan. 📰 Source: Feed: All Latest 🔗 Archive: h…

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