T-Minus Space Daily Exploiting satellites and expanding connectivity.
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Sep 16, 2025 Milenko Starczyk, head of cyber security at VisionSpace Technologies, delves deep into satellite vulnerabilities and their implications for global security. He uncovers nearly 40 critical software weaknesses in satellite systems, particularly concerning NASA’s infrastructure. Starczyk emphasizes the need for a shift from compliance checklists to proactive security measures in the industry. The conversation also touches on groundbreaking advancements, such as Skimsat's mission and emerging partnerships aiming to enhance global connectivity for underserved areas.
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Researchers Presented Exploits At Black Hat
- Milenko and Andrei described their roles at Vision Space and their book project.
- They presented research showing how easy it can be to exploit satellite software at Black Hat and DEF CON.
Mission Control Software Is Under-Hardened
- Space mission control software often functions correctly but lacks modern security hardening.
- Security-by-obscurity is failing as attackers can read documentation and reverse engineer systems quickly.
Complexity Is Not A Security Control
- Attackers can use documentation and large language models to reverse-engineer complex space software rapidly.
- Reliance on complexity as a security control no longer protects systems from skilled attackers.
