Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 28 -- The mysterious dual-engine failure of Air India flight AI-171-once dismissed as "pilot error"-is resurfacing with alarming implications.
Aviation and security experts now suggest that the 2017 incident could represent the world's first major civilian test case of "Pahagalm," an emerging cyber-offensive strategy that disables targets without firing a single shot, by manipulating satellite and communication systems, aviation cyber analysts told UNI.
The theory has gained traction after the Supreme Court sharply criticized the official probe for ignoring cyber-forensic angles, calling the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) conclusions "irresponsible speculation."The court's remarks echo concerns l...