In June last year, the U.S. Air Force launched a test satellite specifically for a “Satellite Hacking Competition,” inviting hackers to attempt cyberattacks on an orbiting satellite. This initiative created a sort of “hacking sandbox.” In August, an Italian hacker team outperformed five international cybersecurity research teams to win the competition.
The U.S. Air Force organized the satellite hacking competition to address the lack of robust security measures in the space and aerospace sectors. These industries heavily rely on information networks, including satellite communication systems, ground station control infrastructures, and navigation systems, making them highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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