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US inspection body warns of fake air traffic messages

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The Government Accountability Office describes possible cyber risks in digital flight communications. Fake releases or other messages could disrupt processes after the analysis; the agency calls for systematically closing detected security gaps.

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Fake ATC messages could put flights at risk, US watchdog warnings ↗

Source date: 22.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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