Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) News

Bloomberg

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Poland investigates suspected sabotage at Starlink ground station amid 2,000–3,000 daily cyberattacks

A fire that damaged the power system and backup generator at a Starlink ground station in central Poland is being investigated as suspected sabotage, with officials saying the incident may have targeted connectivity used by Ukraine’s military. The episode comes as Poland reports intensifying hostile activity against its infrastructure.

UK Defence Journal

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UK RAF forms first Space Effects Squadron for offensive and defensive orbital operations

The UK Royal Air Force has established No. 3 Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit for disrupting, degrading and denying hostile activity in space while protecting critical satellites. Announced at the UK Space Power Conference, the squadron will employ electronic warfare and counter-anti-satellite capabilities.

Via Satellite

CybExer to test security of EU’s IRIS² satellite connectivity system

Estonian cybersecurity company CybExer will play a key role in testing the security of IRIS², the European Union’s future secure satellite connectivity system. The appointment highlights the cybersecurity requirements attached to the EU’s planned space-based communications infrastructure as the program moves toward implementation.

AINonline

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

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.

AeroTime

IATA WSOC 2026 puts human expertise, training and resilience at the center of aviation safety

IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference will examine how airlines can strengthen resilience as crises multiply and aviation becomes more dependent on sophisticated IT systems. The 2026 agenda also addresses AI and automation, emphasizing the training and human expertise needed to maintain safe operations.

Reuters

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Watchdog report finds U.S. air traffic communications ‘incredibly insecure,’ urging FAA action

A government watchdog report cited by Sen. Ron Wyden says communications between U.S. air traffic controllers and commercial aircraft are “incredibly insecure.” The findings call on the Federal Aviation Administration to take steps to address identified threats to a core operational communications system.

SpaceNews.com

Record maritime GPS jamming concentrated in Middle East Gulf, affecting more than 1,100 vessels

Nearly 978,000 maritime GPS-jamming events were recorded worldwide in the first quarter, with 98% concentrated in the Middle East Gulf. The unprecedented disruption affected more than 1,100 vessels and is accelerating demand for navigation resilience that does not rely exclusively on space-based positioning systems.

FlightGlobal

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One-Millisecond Software Defect Crashed UK Air-Traffic System, Triggering Thousands of Cancellations

A one-millisecond software defect brought down the UK system managing airspace on September 8, causing widespread flight disruption and thousands of cancellations. NATS’ preliminary report ruled out a cyber-attack and military intervention as engineers worked to restore service.