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Critical Vulnerabilities in GPS Trackers

July 21, 2022 infossl

china, gps, Security technology, tracking, Uncategorized, vulnerabilities

This is a dangerous vulnerability: An assessment from security firm BitSight found six vulnerabilities in the Micodus MV720, a GPS tracker that sells for about $20 and is widely available. The researchers who performed the assessment believe the same critical vulnerabilities are present in other Micodus tracker models. The China-based manufacturer says 1.5 million of … Read More “Critical Vulnerabilities in GPS Trackers” »

System Update: New Android Malware

March 30, 2021 infossl

android, cyberweapons, gps, malware, Security technology, Uncategorized

Researchers have discovered a new Android app called “System Update” that is a sophisticated Remote-Access Trojan (RAT). From a news article: The broad range of data that this sneaky little bastard is capable of stealing is pretty horrifying. It includes: instant messenger messages and database files; call logs and phone contacts; Whatsapp messages and databases; … Read More “System Update: New Android Malware” »

GPS Vulnerabilities

February 22, 2021 infossl

cybersecurity, gps, infrastructure, national security policy, Security technology, Uncategorized

Really good op-ed in the New York Times about how vulnerable the GPS system is to interference, spoofing, and jamming — and potential alternatives. The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act included funding for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Transportation to jointly conduct demonstrations of various alternatives to GPS, which were concluded last March. … Read More “GPS Vulnerabilities” »

Me on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps

May 1, 2020 infossl

baserate, bluetooth, covid19, falsenegatives, falsepositives, gps, identification, medicine, privacy, Security technology, surveillance, tracing

I was quoted in BuzzFeed: “My problem with contact tracing apps is that they have absolutely no value,” Bruce Schneier, a privacy expert and fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, told BuzzFeed News. “I’m not even talking about the privacy concerns, I mean the efficacy. Does anybody think … Read More “Me on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps” »

GPS Manipulation

November 21, 2019 infossl

china, gps, Security technology, theft, transportation

Long article on the manipulation of GPS in Shanghai. It seems not to be some Chinese military program, but ships who are stealing sand. The Shanghai “crop circles,” which somehow spoof each vessel to a different false location, are something new. “I’m still puzzled by this,” says Humphreys. “I can’t get it to work out … Read More “GPS Manipulation” »

Default Password for GPS Trackers

September 6, 2019 infossl

gps, passwords, Security technology, tracking

Many GPS trackers are shipped with the default password 123456. Many users don’t change them. We just need to eliminate default passwords. This is an easy win. Powered by WPeMatico

Tracking People Without GPS

December 15, 2017 infossl

academicpapers, android, datacollection, datamining, gps, privacy, Security technology, sensors, tracking

Interesting research: The trick in accurately tracking a person with this method is finding out what kind of activity they’re performing. Whether they’re walking, driving a car, or riding in a train or airplane, it’s pretty easy to figure out when you know what you’re looking for. The sensors can determine how fast a person … Read More “Tracking People Without GPS” »

GPS Spoofing Attacks

September 25, 2017 infossl

gps, russia, Security technology, spoofing, transportation

Wired has a story about a possible GPS spoofing attack by Russia: After trawling through AIS data from recent years, evidence of spoofing becomes clear. Goward says GPS data has placed ships at three different airports and there have been other interesting anomalies. “We would find very large oil tankers who could travel at the … Read More “GPS Spoofing Attacks” »

Programming No-Fly Zones into Drones

February 12, 2015 infossl

borders, drm, drones, gps, Security technology

DJI is programming no-fly zones into its drone software. Here’s how it’ll work. The update will add a list of GPS coordinates to the drone’s computer that tells it not to fly around the Washington D.C. area. When users are within a 15-mile restricted zone, the drone’s motors won’t spin up, preventing it from taking … Read More “Programming No-Fly Zones into Drones” »