European Space Agency Confirms Server Breach
The European Space Agency has said that external servers were recently involved in a security “issue”
Aerospace depends on aircraft, spacecraft, ground systems, and supply chains, making cybersecurity important for safety, communications, and availability.
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Aerospace encompasses the design, manufacture, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites, relying on integrated hardware and software systems for navigation, communication, and control. These systems demand high reliability, real-time responsiveness, and fault tolerance to ensure safety and mission success. Critical assets include flight control units, satellite payloads, ground stations, and communication networks, all of which depend on secure supply chains and resilient connectivity.
Information security in aerospace focuses on protecting control systems from unauthorized access, safeguarding satellite communication from interception or jamming, and ensuring the integrity of software and firmware updates. Compromise of these systems can disrupt operations or expose sensitive technology. Security measures must maintain continuous availability and low latency, often requiring specialized protections such as cryptographic authentication, secure boot processes, and rigorous vulnerability management tailored to aerospace’s unique operational constraints.
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The European Space Agency has said that external servers were recently involved in a security “issue”
The UK’s National Crime Agency has arrested a suspect in connection with a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace
Nimbus Manticore intensified European cyber-espionage, targeting aerospace, telecom, defense sectors
Heathrow, Brussels, Dublin and Berlin airports are among those disrupted by a cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace
EU security agency ENISA has released a new report outlining the threats and potential mitigations for the space sector
Atos Group has denied the ransomware group Space Bears' claims of compromising its database, calling the allegations unfounded
The TA455 phishing campaign used fake job offers on LinkedIn to deploy malware
Cybersecurity challenges facing the space sector are unique and securing the supply chain is a high priority
The malware was detected in campaigns targeting firms in the industrial and pharmaceutical space
Peake discusses the importance of trust to successful space missions
NCSC chief executive Lindy Cameron explains that clear rules are needed to govern the use of cyber capabilities
The executive said the company will continue to innovate in the privacy space
Brad Smith argues that the Russia-Ukraine war marks significant shift in way warfare is conducted