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- Senator Ron Wyden said a GAO report found air-traffic communications insecure and urged FAA action.
- GAO said the FAA has not completed risk assessments or updated security documentation for spoofing and jamming threats.
- GAO reported the FAA lacks real-time detection capability for all spectrum-related threats.
- Wyden warned hackers could send fraudulent clearance cancellations, potentially causing flight delays or safety issues.