FAA Says the Boeing's New 787 May Be Vulnerable to Hackers

The FAA has said that Boeing's new 787 may be vulnerable to hackers. The vulnerability is the result of the computer architecture being utilized in the plane, being that the computer network designed to give passengers internet access is connected to the planes control, navigation, and communication systems. I'm not really sure how Boeing made this mistake. Obviously, the safest method is one that is physically isolated from the planes vital network. I wouldn't even know where to begin to use this breech of security, but I'm positive someone else would. Suddenly, internet access is becoming a nightmare for a plane's security, you would have thought Boeing of all companies would have realized this vulnerability before any FAA inspections. Boeing has taken more than 800 advance orders for the plane. The plane is due out in November, 2008.
Link: Wired
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