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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. An even better application: by Cockmongler · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Speed trap ahead."

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    Article explaining why the internet is not your friend
  2. An even better application: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Speed trap ahead."

  3. An even better application: by kakofb · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Speed trap ahead"

  4. An even better application: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Speed trap ahead"

  5. An even better application: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Speed trap ahead"