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Is Your GPS Naive?

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. mportant seems to be missing from tomato soup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    HELLO IS THIS WHERE I AM ON THE INTERNEST AND CAN SEND ELMAILS? please help me fix my internet on the computer i am your friend,

  2. Re:An even better application: by phantomcircuit · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I feel a bull fight coming on....