Context: India has reported increasing GPS spoofing incidents near Amritsar and Jammu, posing serious threats to national security, aviation, and critical infrastructure.
What is GPS Spoofing?:-
A cyberattack where fake GPS signals mislead receivers about location or time, unlike jamming which merely blocks signals.
How It Works:
- Fake Signals Sent: Counterfeit signals overpower genuine ones.
- Receiver Deceived: Device records false position or time.
- Misdirection: Vehicles or aircraft are led off-course.
- Data Misuse: Enables espionage, fraud, or military deception.
Key Threats:
- Aviation & Maritime: Aircraft or ships may be diverted, endangering safety.
- Military Security: Drone and missile systems could be misled.
- Financial Systems: GPS-based timestamps may be altered, enabling fraud.
- Civilian Impact: Navigation apps and emergency services may malfunction.
Countermeasures:
- Deployment of anti-spoofing tech in defense and aviation.
- Use of multi-GNSS systems (NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo) for cross-verification.
AI-based detection and encrypted GPS signals to prevent manipulation.
