Trend Micro Warns Of Vulnerabilities In Global Vessel Tracking Systems

Providers of AIS tracking system advised on possible inflection point.

November 07, 2013 / 16:00 IST

A global leader in security software, Trend Micro Incorporated warns of vulnerabilities discovered in global vessel tracking systems like the Automatic Identification System (AIS). When compromised, communications of existing vessels can be hijacked to create fake vessels, trigger false SOS or collision alerts. With the AIS as a mandatory vessel tracking system for all passenger (regardless of size and weight) and commercial (non-fishing) ships over 300 metric tons, the risks go beyond monetary to include criminal activities like piracy.Click here for full story

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first published: Nov 7, 2013 03:47 pm

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