June 24, 2024 at 05:39AM Japan’s space agency, JAXA, has faced cyberattacks since late last year. The attacks did not compromise sensitive information about rockets, satellites, or national security. The agency has taken preventive measures and is collaborating with the government’s cybersecurity team to enhance its defenses. The attacks have not affected the Defense Ministry … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 08:07AM A recent study by researchers at California Polytechnic State University funded by the US National Science Foundation examines potential cyberattacks in outer space. They propose a taxonomy called ICARUS to generate millions of novel cyberattack scenarios involving space infrastructure. The report highlights increasing vulnerability due to space congestion, technological complexity, … Read more
February 15, 2024 at 03:20PM Six Pentagon missile-detection satellites were successfully launched, boosting US defense capabilities amid rising concerns of Russian space-based nuclear weapon deployment. The payload included two Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellites and four Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites. The potential Russian threat has sparked debate and raised questions … Read more