James Pavur: Space Jam — Attacking Satellites via Radio Signals
A DEF CON 30 talk about the security of satellite communications — a critical component of modern space missions. The speaker examines radio signals as an attack surface and demonstrates how both state and non-state actors can interfere with satellite systems.
The presentation explores physical-layer attacks on radio links, including jamming, spoofing, and signal hijacking. It also demonstrates scenarios that could disrupt satellite communications or even impact the safety systems involved in rocket launches, along with strategies for defending against such attacks.
The presentation explores physical-layer attacks on radio links, including jamming, spoofing, and signal hijacking. It also demonstrates scenarios that could disrupt satellite communications or even impact the safety systems involved in rocket launches, along with strategies for defending against such attacks.