CAPEC-627
Counterfeit GPS Signals
An adversary attempts to deceive a GPS receiver by broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals, structured to resemble a set of normal GPS signals. These spoofed signals may be structured in such a way as to cause the receiver to estimate its position to be somewhere other than where it actually is, or to be located where it is but at a different time, as determined by the adversary.
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Prerequisites
The target must be relying on valid GPS signal to perform critical operations.
Skills required
- High skill
The ability to spoof GPS signals is not trival.
Resources required
Ability to create spoofed GPS signals.
Consequences
| Impact | Affects | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Modify Data | Integrity |
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