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Is Your GPS Naive?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the what's-a-dikfor-anyway dept.

mi writes "Many GPS devices today will try to scan the FM bands for traffic advisories in the area to display on their screens. The signals, however, are neither authenticated nor encrypted, and one can — with commonly available electronics — construct a device to broadcast bogus advisories. Possible codes range from "bullfight ahead" to "terrorist attack"..."

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  1. Re:Now, why would there be... by HerrEkberg · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's the point of the "terrorist attack" code. Terrorists use it to create havoc, panic and destruction.

  2. Social hack - use "bullfight" for "speed trap". by khasim · · Score: 5, Funny

    If there isn't one specifically for "speed trap", then re-purpose one of the lesser used code. I'd recommend "bullfight" just because there will be very few instances of its legitimate usage.

  3. Re:Now, why would there be... by UbuntuDupe · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah, good point. But WE are smarter than them. So ... hm, what to do. OH!!!! I know! If there's ever a terrorist attack, all of the news networks should just ignore it entirely! That way people will be in complete ignorance that it's happened. (I mean, except maybe for eyewitnesses calling friends and relatives, but that can easily be banned.)

    I mean, informing people about terrorist attacks is just playing into their hands.

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    Apology to Ubuntu forum.