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Old 04-12-2013, 09:22 AM   #1
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Hacker uses an Android to remotely attack and hijack an airplane

http://blogs.computerworld.com/cyber...ijack-airplane

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417668,00.asp

http://www.google.com/search?q=Hacke...BeLmyQGHtIDIDQ
 
Old 04-12-2013, 10:21 AM   #2
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I would not worry to much as stated in the PC article FAA stated that this does not pose an actual threat to a real airplane.
 
Old 04-12-2013, 06:20 PM   #3
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I doubt it too.
Last edited by H5X00R; 04-12-2013 at 06:29 PM.
 
Old 04-12-2013, 09:22 PM   #4
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Hijacking a (drone) airplane with a laptop was Ed's introductory scene in Cowboy Bebop.
 
Old 04-13-2013, 02:34 AM   #5
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Hijacking a (drone) airplane with a laptop was Ed's introductory scene in Cowboy Bebop.
I love Cowboy Bebop
 
  


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