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Aviation cyberattacks rise 600% in one year, Thales research shows

By Public Technologies
  • Thales research found major aviation cyberattacks rose 600% year over year, increasing risks to critical operational systems.
  • The sector suffered 27 major attacks by 22 ransomware groups between January 2024 and April 2025.
  • Increasingly interconnected aviation networks widen the attack surface, exposing operators to vulnerabilities across suppliers and external services.
  • AI makes specialized aviation protocols easier to understand, weakening reliance on technical obscurity as a defense.
  • Air navigation service providers need continuous risk assessments, effective incident response plans and regular security reviews to strengthen resilience.


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