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Episode 1219Aug 12, 2024

The growing threat of GPS attacks on airlines

And, Kai’s Olympic adventures.

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On the show today: a story from the “this is terrifying” file. Cybersecurity researchers are bringing attention to a recent surge in GPS “spoofing” on commercial airlines. We’ll explain how these digital attacks work and why they pose a danger. And, former President Donald Trump made his return to the social media site X to promote an upcoming conversation with Elon Musk. We’ll get into it. Plus, Kai Ryssdal tells us all about his adventures in France to see the Olympics.

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The growing threat of GPS attacks on airlines