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A UC San Diego research team, led by Professor Aaron Schulman, uncovered a critical vulnerability in Boeing 737 flight management systems—accessing them via an unlocked maintenance port to alter flight paths and takeoff data. Their goal? To “hack for good,” proactively exposing weaknesses before malicious actors do. After reporting findings to Boeing in 2020 and collaborating with them in 2023, the team demonstrated the flaw live on a testbed. Boeing acknowledged the issue and praised their work, though they kept internal fixes confidential due to regulations. The research underscores a vital mission: strengthening aviation security through ethical hacking, ensuring safety long before real threats materialize.

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