400% rise in GPS spoofing incidents affects commercial airlines, causing potential disruptions and confusion.
400% rise in GPS spoofing incidents affects commercial airlines, with ground-based systems broadcasting false positions to confuse incoming drones/missiles. Researchers reveal that these attacks can now manipulate onboard aircraft clocks, causing years-long jumps that disrupt digitally-encrypted communication systems. Though GPS spoofing doesn't directly cause plane crashes, it can create confusion and potentially lead to serious issues.
August 10, 2024
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