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GAO says U.S. airspace communications remain vulnerable to spoofing, makes nine FAA cybersecurity recommendations

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The Government Accountability Office says vulnerabilities in national airspace communications could allow spoofing and urges the FAA to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. The agency issued nine recommendations, underscoring risks to systems that support air traffic management and the resilience of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

Discovered 2026-09-22T13:36:15.906984-07:00 | 2026-09-22T13:36:15.906984-07:00

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  • Spoofing vulnerabilities in national airspace communications represent a direct resilience concern for systems supporting air traffic management.
  • The GAO’s nine recommendations give the FAA a defined cybersecurity improvement agenda, with potential implications for compliance, procurement and technology priorities.
  • The findings reinforce the operational importance of protecting aviation communications infrastructure against manipulation and disruption.

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