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The popular GPS tracker is very dangerous

MiCODUS 720 is used all over the world. | Font: MyCODUS

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The US authorities described the GPS tracking system as very dangerous.

This is about MiKODUS MV720a tracking device manufactured by a Chinese company based in Shenzhen.

Why is this GPS tracker dangerous?

Problem MiKODUS MV720 It’s about the vulnerabilities of your software.

GPS can receive remote commands from SIM cardwhat cybercriminals can use.

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyCISby abbreviation in English) warned of the device’s vulnerabilities after a cybersecurity firm BitSite exposed them.

FROM MiKODUS MV720 You can remotely shut off the fuel supply to a moving car, find out its location in real time or manipulate it.

Cheap but dangerous GPS tracker

MiKODUS MV720 It is sold in electronics stores such as aliexpress. It can be purchased here for less than $20.

MiCODUS 720 is sold on Aliexpress.
MiCODUS 720 is sold on Aliexpress. | Font: aliexpress

For its affordable price, this GPS tracker is quite popular. BitSight estimates that there are 1.5 million MiCODUS 720 devices installed in 169 countries.

This tracker is used by consumers, government agencies, military, police and corporations.

Although BitSite does not specify which cybersecurity firm ensures that military forces in South America use MiKODUS 720.

Also among the MiCODUS 720 users are two Fortune 50 companies, one in the energy and one in the aerospace industry.

Shared map BitSite shows the global presence of this GPS tracker.

Locations where MiCODUS 720 is present.
Places where MiCODUS 720 is present. | Font: BitSite

If you have this GPS tracker, you better get rid of it

BitSite states that he has repeatedly shared his concerns about GPS tracker vulnerabilities with MyCODUSbut they were rejected.

Source: RPP

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