(U) Airlines and flight crews should remain vigilant to avoid intrusion attempts into airplanes.
(U) Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the onboard networks of a commercial aircraft violates federal law. the FBI recommends that airline employees remain vigilant for intrusion media publicity associated with these statements may encourage actors to use the described intrusion methods. the FBI advises its private partners to take the following steps to help mitigate the risks of potential cyber incidents aboard aircraft:
(U) Report any suspicious activity involving travelers connecting unknown cables or wires to the IFE system or unusual parts of the airplane seat.
(U) Report any evidence of suspicious behavior following a flight, such as IFE systems that show evidence of tampering or the forced removal of covers to network connection ports.
(U) Report any evidence of suspicious behavior concerning aviation wireless signals, including social media messages with threatening references to Onboard Network System, ADS-B, ACARS, and Air Traffic Control networks.
(U) Review network logs from aircraft to ensure any suspicious activity, such as network scanning or intrusion attempts, is captured for further analysis