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Cyber threats prompt return of radio for ship navigation

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London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) August 8, 2017 – The risk of cyber attacks targeting ships’ satellite navigation is pushing nations to develop back-up systems with roots in World War Two radio technology. Ships’ GPS (Global Positioning System) might be vulnerable to jamming by hackers. About 90% of world trade is transported by sea and…

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