Faking of GPS data a growing and potentially lethal danger, expert warns

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Data from LIDAR, radar, cameras and GPS units are seen inside a car equipped with using PolySync autonomy system development for creating and deploying driverless vehicles being demonstrated during the four-day auto trade show AutoMobility LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 17, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. AutoMobility LA precedes the ten-day LA Auto Show, open to the public November 18 through 27. David McNew/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

With a plethora of location-based services hitting the market, GPS appears to be an essential feature in today's digitally driven world. 

But Global Positioning System data can be used to create serious problems – even life-threatening ones – if control falls into the wrong hands, an expert warns.