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The European Space Agency Launches Hackable Satellite

published on 2021-08-02 11:46:55 UTC by Bruce Schneier
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Of course this is hackable:

A sophisticated telecommunications satellite that can be completely repurposed while in space has launched.

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Because the satellite can be reprogrammed in orbit, it can respond to changing demands during its lifetime.

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The satellite can detect and characterise any rogue emissions, enabling it to respond dynamically to accidental interference or intentional jamming.

We can assume strong encryption, and good key management. Still, seems like a juicy target for other governments.

Article: The European Space Agency Launches Hackable Satellite - published over 3 years ago.

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/08/the-european-space-agency-launches-hackable-satellite.html   
Published: 2021 08 02 11:46:55
Received: 2021 08 02 12:05:47
Feed: Schneier on Security
Source: Schneier on Security
Category: Cyber Security
Topic: Cyber Security
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