Critical Security Vulnerability Found in Autonomous Drones

Critical Security Vulnerability Found in Autonomous Drones

First seen 25 Feb 2026, 19:11 UTC News.Uci.EduTechxplore 61.3

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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a critical security vulnerability in autonomous drones used for target tracking. This vulnerability affects drone technology employed in law enforcement, military, and security applications, potentially compromising their operational integrity.

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2026-02-25
Research findings published by UC Irvine
Date unknown
Vulnerability discovered by computer scientists