Drone Delivery Hack
Drone Delivery Hack: Thieves Stole Packages Mid-Air
On March 28, 2025, delivery companies revealed a shocking crime wave. Hackers stole over 500 packages by taking control of delivery drones during flight. Victims lost medicines, electronics, and secret documents.
New Threat: Drones rerouted to fake addresses in 12 cities!
How the Sky Heist Worked
1. GPS Spoofing
- Used $30 radio devices to fake GPS signals
- Tricked drones into thinking they were at warehouses
- Forced landings in parking lots
2. Breaking Encryption
- Cracked old WPA2 drone Wi-Fi
- Accessed flight control systems
- Disabled anti-tamper alarms
3. Package Resale
- Sold stolen goods on Dark Web
- Paid in untraceable crypto
- Deleted drone flight logs
Protection Checklist
- ✅ Demand WPA3 encryption for deliveries
- ✅ Use GPS signal verification
- ✅ Enable physical package locks
New Security Certifications
The FAA now requires:
- Drone Cybersecurity Pilot License
- Aerial Anti-Spoofing Training
- Package Encryption Specialist
Why This Matters
- 35% of deliveries now use drones
- Average loss: $1,200 per package
- Hackers struck during peak hours
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