Most commercial satellites rely on outdated firmware that is rarely patched for security
The vast majority of commercial satellites currently orbiting Earth operate on outdated 1990s firmware that is rarely patched, leaving critical global infrastructure vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks.
Space assets face an average of 10,000 daily cyber probes, yet 70% of commercial satellites rely on legacy systems with minimal security updates. Vulnerable protocols allow hackers to use software-defined radios to mimic commands, potentially shifting a satellite's orbit by a kilometer every hour.
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