FBI and TSA Analyzing Claims in Media Concerning Intrusion Vectors into Onboard Avionics (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Emma North-Best filed this request with the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America.
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A-21-02131

1439855-000

Multi Request FBI and TSA Analyzing Claims in Media Concerning Intrusion Vectors into Onboard Avionics
Status
Rejected

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From: Emma North-Best


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Records mentioning or describing analysis by the FBI and TSA of "claims in [then] recent media reports which included statements that critical in-flight networks on commercial aircraft may be vulnerable to remote intrusion," such as through the In Flight Entertainment network as described in the 20 April 2015 Private Industry Notification alert # 150420-001 titled "FBI and TSA Analyzing Claims in Media Concerning Intrusion Vectors into Onboard Avionics."

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Emma Best

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From: Emma North-Best

I am appealing the excessive and unwarranted redactions in their entirety, as they go well beyond what is necessary to conceal protected information. The Bureau did not "take reasonable steps necessary to segregate and release nonexempt information" as required by law.

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From: Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Office of Information Policy has received your FOIA Appeal.  Please see the attached acknowledgment letter.

From: Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Office of Information Policy has made its final determination on your FOIA Appeal Number A-2021-02131 .  A copy of this determination is enclosed for your review, along with any enclosures, if applicable.  Thank you.

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