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This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737

Wired ↗ · 2026-08-12 Cached

Researchers from UC San Diego and Oberlin College demonstrate a $100 coin-sized device that physically plugs into a Boeing 737's external port, letting attackers hijack the autopilot and spoof sensor readings, potentially causing crashes or diversions. The work is presented at the Usenix Cybersecurity Conference.

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Hackers shoveled snow for company, were rewarded with network admin access

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-03 Cached

Red teamers gained physical access to a client's building by shoveling snow and then achieved network admin access, highlighting the importance of physical security awareness.

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