Maritime Computer Emergency Response Team ADMIRAL dataset ADMIRAL dataset

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Index Number:
Title:
2020_011
AIS Crop circles off California.
Day Month Year Country Activity Incident Type
01 May 2020 United States Ship GPS/AIS jamming/spoofing

Summary

AIS Crop circles off California.

Victim

N/A

Claimed/Reported Threat Actor

N/A

Origin

Undisclosed

Main impact

Availability

References

  1. https://www.thelog.com/snw/ships-ais-broadcasts-draw-gps-crop-circles-thousands-of-miles-away-from-actual-locations/

Recommendations to Ship to reduce GPS/AIS jamming/spoofing risks:

  • Implement verification mechanisms for GPS and AIS data.
  • Use multiple sources of location (other GNSS constellation, physical checks) to cross-verify GPS/AIS information.
  • Regularly monitor for signal interference and anomalies in navigation systems.
  • Use Controlled Radiation Pattern Antennas.
  • Educate personnel about the risks and signs of GPS/AIS spoofing attacks.
  • Work with your CSIRT organization to know the geographical zones at risk.
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