It seems the passanger entertainment systems and wifi aren't air gapped from avionics, that is to say there is a connection
http://www.wired.com/2015/04/hackers...ssenger-wi-fi/. Which is quite amazing. However, I too am sceptical about this guys claims that he managed to interfere with the planes systems. Seems like attention seeking. It cant be something simple enough to do with the limited time aboard the aircraft, unless he had detailed knowledge of the systems prior to the flights and was able to prepare. Even then, it would seem near suicidal to try to mess with the systems mid-flight.
I too was wondering if it would be possible to get into the onboard networks without anyone noticing. The online articles say he did this by connecting to a box of the passanger entertainment system. Apparently, on the planes he supposedly did this, those boxes are under the seats, 2 per row, and he accessed one under the seat infront of him. I guess no-one would notice if he pretended to get something from a bag under the seat or something. However, one would think someone would have noticed the plane briefly "flying sideways":
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...labs/27448335/. Its amazing what you can do with a laptop :P
Last edited by Crockett616; 05-18-2015 at 04:38 AM.