GPS World outlines how GNSS receivers are tested against modern jamming and spoofing threats. It explains attack types (brute-force jamming, smart jamming, matched-spectrum jamming, meaconing, spoofing) and references real-world incidents such as the Black Sea (2017) and Ukraine conflict. The piece stresses that robust detection and mitigation are essential as attacks grow more sophisticated.
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The potentially catastrophic threat of GPS spoofing in shipping GPS jamming/spoofing is escalating at critical chokepoints (e.g., Persian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz), increasing collision and navigation risks. The article outlines attacker motives (concealment, sanctions evasion, disruption) and warns that AI lowers the barrier for exploitation.
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GPS jamming, spoofing and hacking — what, how and where NorthStandard explains the differences between GPS jamming (signal overpowered), spoofing (deceptive signals), and hacking (compromising onboard systems that process PNT), and maps where incidents are rising. The piece highlights navigation risks (position loss, unsafe tracks, "Not Under Command" situations) and recommends layered mitigation.
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Frontline VLCC collides with “shadow fleet” tanker off Khorfakkan At 01:14 Dubai time, the laden VLCC Front Eagle (Frontline) collided with the suezmax Adalynn near Khorfakkan. Fire on Adalynn; all 24 crew evacuated. Front Eagle reported Not Under Command. AIS/playback indicate GPS spoofing beforehand; no third vessel involved. Fires contained; investigation ongoing.
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