Commercial aviation cybersecurity threats in 2025

In 2025, the commercial aviation industry will face the highest number of cybersecurity risks. Affected by the global reliance on technology and communication, cyberspace is vulnerable to cybercrime, IT outages, malware/ransomware attacks, data breaches, and associated fines and penalties. 

The aviation industry has seen a 24% increase in cyber attacks, with 52 reported in 2020, 48 in 2021, and 55 in 2022. Some attacks are military-related, while others involve passive methods like port scans, pings, and traffic monitoring. 

According to the Technology Advancement Center, 71% of attacks involve misappropriating login credentials and unauthorized IT infrastructure. Meanwhile, DDoS attacks targeting airlines and airports’ online services represent 25% of cyber incidents. These incidents have increased due to various factors, including geopolitical tensions, increased digitalization, and expanding attack surfaces. 

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