Collaborate Disseminate
Someone is flying a drone over Gatwick Airport in order to disrupt service: Chris Woodroofe, Gatwick’s chief operating officer, said on Thursday afternoon there had been another drone sighting which meant it was impossible to say when the airport would… Continue reading Drone Denial-of-Service Attack against Gatwick Airport
Someone is flying a drone over Gatwick Airport in order to disrupt service: Chris Woodroofe, Gatwick’s chief operating officer, said on Thursday afternoon there had been another drone sighting which meant it was impossible to say when the airport would reopen. He told BBC News: "There are 110,000 passengers due to fly today, and the vast majority of those will… Continue reading Drone Denial-of-Service Attack against Gatwick Airport
Last week, CNN reported that the Transportation Security Administration is considering eliminating security at U.S. airports that fly only smaller planes — 60 seats or fewer. Passengers connecting to larger planes would clear security at their destina… Continue reading Don’t Fear the TSA Cutting Airport Security. Be Glad That They’re Talking about It.
Last week, CNN reported that the Transportation Security Administration is considering eliminating security at U.S. airports that fly only smaller planes — 60 seats or fewer. Passengers connecting to larger planes would clear security at their destinations. To be clear, the TSA has put forth no concrete proposal. The internal agency working group’s report obtained by CNN contains no recommendations…. Continue reading Don’t Fear the TSA Cutting Airport Security. Be Glad That They’re Talking about It.
New research: "Leaving on a jet plane: the trade in fraudulently obtained airline tickets:" Abstract: Every day, hundreds of people fly on airline tickets that have been obtained fraudulently. This crime script analysis provides an overview of the trade in these tickets, drawing on interviews with industry and law enforcement, and an analysis of an online blackmarket. Tickets are purchased… Continue reading Airline Ticket Fraud
A CNN reporter found some sensitive — but, technically, not classified — documents about Super Bowl security in the front pocket of an airplane seat…. Continue reading Sensitive Super Bowl Security Documents Left on an Airplane
Last month, the DHS announced that it was able to remotely hack a Boeing 757: "We got the airplane on Sept. 19, 2016. Two days later, I was successful in accomplishing a remote, non-cooperative, penetration," said Robert Hickey, aviation program manager within the Cyber Security Division of the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. "[Which] means I didn’t have anybody… Continue reading Remote Hack of a Boeing 757
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing because someone named his wireless network (presumably from his smartphone) "bomb on board." In 2006, I wrote an essay titled "Refuse to be Terrorized." (I am also reminded of my 2007 … Continue reading Needless Panic Over a Wi-FI Network Name
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing because someone named his wireless network (presumably from his smartphone) "bomb on board." In 2006, I wrote an essay titled "Refuse to be Terrorized." (I am also reminded of my 2007 essay, "The War on the Unexpected." A decade later, it seems that the frequency of incidents like the one above is… Continue reading Needless Panic Over a Wi-FI Network Name
Embedded in this story about infidelity and a mid-flight altercation, there’s an interesting security tidbit: The woman had unlocked her husband’s phone using his thumb impression when he was sleeping……
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