Space systems may become targets and tools for cyberattacks, Kaspersky warns

According to publicly available data, over 100 cyber incidents targeting space systems were recorded between 1957 and the early 2020s. Kaspersky ICS CERT’s recent report, revealed at GISEC 2026, highlights that modern space security is no longer just about guarding physical satellites in orbit. Today’s “space system” consists of an interconnected web of ground control stations, terrestrial communication links, user terminals, and third-party software – with attackers frequently exploiting the mo