India reveals GPS spoofing at eight major airports

"As The Register has previously reported, attackers who wish to jam GPS broadcast a radio signal that can drown out the weak beams that come down from navigation satellites. Spoofing a signal sees attackers transmit inaccurate location information so receivers can't calculate their actual position. Either technique means pilots can't rely on satellite navigation - doing so could be catastrophic - and must instead find their way using other means."

"The Minister's written answer also states that the AAI "is implementing advanced cyber security solutions for IT Networks and Infrastructure" and notes "the global Cyber Security threats to the aviation sector are in the form of ransomware/ malware." "Cyber security is ensured by continuous upgradation," the minister wrote. "As the nature and type of the threat changes, new protective measures are being taken.""

Local authorities detected GPS spoofing and jamming at eight major Indian airports, including Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Regular spoofing reports have occurred since 2023 at Kolkata, Amritsar, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. Jamming broadcasts radio signals that can drown out weak satellite navigation beams, while spoofing transmits inaccurate location information so receivers cannot calculate true position. Either technique forces pilots to navigate by other means and risks catastrophic consequences if satellite navigation is relied upon. The Airports Authority of India has requested the Wireless Monitoring Organization to identify interference sources. The AAI is implementing advanced cybersecurity measures and performing continuous upgrades.

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