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Nov 24, 2025
Brandon Karpf, Leader for International Public-Private Partnerships at NTT and expert in maritime navigation security, dives into the critical issues of GPS jamming and spoofing. He explains how these threats can misdirect ships into dangerous waters. Karpf discusses the mechanics of these attacks, including jamming techniques, and highlights the need for robust mitigation strategies like signal authentication and resilient receivers. He also explores innovative PNT alternatives such as LEO PNT and quantum navigation for future maritime security.
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WSUS Zero-Day Fueled ShadowPad Deployment
- A critical WSUS RCE (CVE-2025-59287) enabled unauthenticated system-level code execution with a 9.8 CVSS score.
- Attackers chained PowerCat, CertUtil, and Curl to sideload ShadowPad and persist via scheduled tasks.
GPS Is The Hidden Economic Backbone
- GPS underpins vast parts of global economy and transportation, creating trillions in value since its military origins.
- Brandon Karp highlights that precise PNT enables autonomous navigation and critical timing for many industries.
Signals Are Easy To Fake
- GPS signals are low-power and simple, which makes them straightforward to replicate with cheap equipment.
- Brandon Karp warns that even about $50 of off-the-shelf gear can enable effective spoofing in labs and field tests.