MCAD Maritime Cyber Attack Database
Year2010 |
MonthAugust |
Reference number20100801 |
Impact areaShore, Vessel |
Incident locationGimpo, Paju, Kaesong |
Incident countrySouth Korea |
Victim countrySouth Korea |
Victim identity181 cell towers, 15 airplanes, 1 battle ship |
Victim TypeVessel |
MethodGPS Jamming |
Attacker countryNorth Korea |
On August 23, in 2010 GPS disruptions, that were caused by North Korea, occurred in South Korea and affected 181 cell towers, 15 airplanes and one battle ship. The exact location where the disruptions have taken place were Kaesong, Gimpo and Paju. The attack lasted four days. To counter the attack, they are developing anti-jam programs.
