Legal GNSS Spoofing and Its Effects on Autonomous Vehicles

Explore the critical issue of GNSS spoofing and its impact on autonomous vehicles in this 26-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the vulnerabilities of public Global Navigation System Satellites, which lack integrity mechanisms and are susceptible to spoofing attacks. Learn about the legal constraints surrounding GNSS spoofing assessment and the challenges of conducting vulnerability tests outside laboratory environments. Discover various attack methods, including offset, velocity, and halt attacks, as well as their potential consequences on autonomous vehicle systems. Gain insights into hardware and software components involved in GNSS spoofing, and understand key recommendations for mitigating these risks. Conclude with essential takeaways to enhance your understanding of this critical cybersecurity concern in the rapidly evolving field of autonomous transportation.