Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet

Started by Eclipse, October 07, 2011, 10:58:39 PM

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Eclipse

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/10/virus-hits-drone-fleet

Just starting to pop all over the wires, apparently there's a key-logger floating around the control systems.

A concern, to be sure, but likely not half the issue the media will make of it.  If the network is properly secured, the loggers shouldn't be able to
connect to send their data out.  How it got there is another issue, especially on the classified side of the house.

"That Others May Zoom"

wuzafuzz

"You can't stop the signal, Mal."

Spaceman3750

Quote from: Eclipse on October 07, 2011, 10:58:39 PM
If the network is properly secured, the loggers shouldn't be able to
connect to send their data out.  How it got there is another issue, especially on the classified side of the house.

Yes and no... On one hand, the idea of the insider threat has resulted in more security both directions, but I'd be willing to bet it could still get out on port 80 or the like.

Eclipse

Classified systems aren't supposed to have that kind of access externally, and machines that can get out aren't supposed to have anything
"interesting" on them, but yes, some guy inside is always a risk.

"That Others May Zoom"

lordmonar

Delt with, done, and yes overblown.

That's all I can say.  >:D
PATRICK M. HARRIS, SMSgt, CAP

FastAttack

and this is one of the many reasons why they will never fully retire a human pilot..

he can't be hacked unless he is turned to the darkside.

AngelWings