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An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?

By Tereza Pultarova Published

AI could soon be able to hijack satellites and cause them to collide with other spacecraft, triggering a cascade that could render Earth orbit unsafe.

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From space to the seabed, critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable, experts warn: 'People don't realize how dependent we are'

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

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Cyberthieves hit European Space Agency, stealing hundreds of gigabytes of data

By Tereza Pultarova Published

A recent string of cyberattacks against the European Space Agency is just the tip of the iceberg, a researcher said, claiming that email credentials of ESA employees are regularly leaked online.

Space Exploration
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Solar storms and cyberattacks can both cause blackouts. Knowing the difference could save billions of dollars

By Tereza Pultarova Published

"Space weather impacts can have the same symptoms as a cyberattack, where systems will be brought down, or lockup, or transmit erroneous information."

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NASA Computer Networks Have Potentially 'Catastrophic' Security Holes

By Paul Wagenseil Published

NASA can land people on the moon, but they can’t encrypt a password.

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