A GPS Blackout Would Shut Down the World

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are on the rise. If the global navigation system the US relies on were to go down entirely, it would send the world into unprecedented chaos...

The unexpected effects of GPS spoofing on aviation safety

GPS is one service in the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS. Others include Russia’s GLONASS and the EU’s Galileo constellations. These are all used to provide Position, Navigation, and Timing PNT to civilian users including commercial aircraft. GPS was actually designed to have military...

GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes

So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know...

Agencies Warn on Satellite Hacks & GPS Jamming Affecting Airplanes, Critical Infrastructure

In a warning to aviation authorities and air operators on Thursday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA warned of satellite jamming and spoofing attacks across a broad swath of Eastern Europe that could affect air navigation systems. The warning came in tandem with a separate alert fro...

Automotive theft affects shipping security

Cars and ships – there’s not that much in common with two areas that we carry out a lot of research in to. One uses CAN for safety critical controls, the other uses serial and +/- 10V. Yet, security of the two sectors is linked through vehicle theft and fraud: Most modern vehicles have telematic...