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Hacking the Boeing 787

January 11, 2008 at 4:31 am · Filed under Wow, flying

Schneier on Security: Hacking the Boeing 787

This is crazy, scary stuff. They had better figure this out and soon.

The computer network in the Dreamliners passenger compartment, designed to give passengers in-flight internet access, is connected to the planes control, navigation and communication systems, an FAA report reveals.
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According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aeroplane may have a serious security vulnerability in its on-board computer networks that could allow passengers to access the planes control systems.

Wow.

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Amazing Find

February 17, 2007 at 1:56 pm · Filed under Wow

Cars

So, this guy buys a house on a plot of land in Portugal. This property has been vacant for 15 years. He moves in and goes off to explore his new property. He finds a locked barn on the property. He breaks in and finds dozens of classic cars in pretty good condition.

Wow. That’s just amazing.

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via dethroner

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