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Researchers detail 60-second physical hack targeting Boeing 737 avionics
Security researchers have revealed a proof-of-concept hardware attack capable of manipulating avionics data on Boeing 737 Next Generation and MAX aircraft. By accessing a dormant maintenance port in the forward electronics bay, an infiltrator could theoretically install a malicious device in just one minute to secretly alter critical flight plan and performance calculations. While Boeing maintains that existing operational safeguards severely limit real-world feasibility, this demonstration underscores the growing importance of aviation cybersecurity and the necessity for commercial flight crews to consistently cross-check automation inputs.