What Happened
Satellite Ground Systems Vulnerable To Cyber Threats
The space sector is facing growing cyber threats due to its low cyber maturity and reliance on unpatched legacy software and commercial off-the-shelf hardware. According to a report by the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute, there is an imminent risk of a ground station being subjected to a ransomware attack. The use of AS9100 standard, which provides independent assurance of hardware products’ quality and security, may help mitigate these risks. This was reported by an unknown source.