Imaging recource: How to hack a drone: Researcher develops method to take control of consumer drones

    Jonathan Andersson, a security researcher for internet security company Trend Micro, has developed a method to take control of consumer-level drones mid-flight. The method involves hacking a remote control protocol used by many remote-operated devices called DSMx, convincing the drone that the hacker is in fact the proper controller. From that point the original controller loses all control of the drone, but the hacker can operate the drone as they desire. The device, named "Icarus" by Mr. Andersson, also provides a unique...
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