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Boeing 737 Autopilot Can Be Hacked for $100: Scientists Have Shown How

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Is the threat more real than a bomb? Scientists have demonstrated how a device costing less than $100 can be used to hijack the autopilot of a Boeing 737. The hardware attack allows for interference with the onboard computer and distortion of the data visible to the crew, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing WIRED. To carry out the attack, the scientists developed a miniature plug-in with a Wi-Fi module that connects to a service port located under …

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Is the threat more real than a bomb? Scientists have demonstrated how a device costing less than $100 can be used to hijack the autopilot of a Boeing 737. The hardware attack allows for interference with the onboard computer and distortion of the data visible to the crew, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing WIRED. To carry out the attack, the scientists developed a miniature plug-in with a Wi-Fi module that connects to a service port located under …

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rbc.ua broke the news on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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