Click Here 131. Mic Drop: Could spoofing satellites become Russia’s new jam?
May 17, 2024
The podcast discusses Russia's use of electronic warfare in Ukraine, specifically jamming GPS satellites and spoofing satellite signals. It explores the vulnerability of satellite signals and the potential risks posed by spoofing attacks on GPS technology and power grids.
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Joe Marshall's Banjo Performance
- Joe Marshall, a cybersecurity researcher, plays a rare during Blackgrass banjo that is highly valued by music lovers.
- He nervously performed a classic banjo tune live during the podcast recording.
Spoofing as Electronic Warfare
- Spoofing GPS signals causes victims to be misled about their true locations, posing new challenges in war.
- Electronic warfare, including spoofing and jamming, aims to protect your assets and deny the enemy's.
Satellite Signal Vulnerabilities
- Satellite signals are very weak and easily overridden by stronger radio signals from ground stations.
- Anyone with a few hundred dollars can now spoof satellite signals, turning it into an atmospheric cyber attack.