Garmin inReach Mini 2 (010-02602-00)
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Garmin inReach Mini 2
Brand: Garmin (Parent: Garmin Ltd.) Category: GPS Tracker • Model / Gen: 2 010-02602-00 Release Date: 2022-01-04 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Rugged sealed housing; pairing is bound to the Garmin account, so a swapped unit cannot inherit subscriptions. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Garmin CVEs mainly concern other product lines; no inReach-specific exploited bug. |
| Prior attacks | None | [ttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog 🔗 Proof] | No public attack campaign against inReach devices. |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Firmware updates via Garmin Express / app, several per year. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | 🔗 Proof | Messages are tied to a Garmin account (OAuth-ish token); the satellite link itself is not mutually authenticated end-to-end. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | BLE and cloud legs are TLS/encrypted; Iridium air interface relies on the network. |
| Storage | No encryption | 🔗 Proof | Track/message store on the device is not documented as encrypted. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | 🔗 Proof | One Garmin account per device; no delegated/role management. |
| Authentication | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Password login with optional 2FA (Garmin added mandatory MFA for many accounts after 2020). |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Account lockout / rate limiting on repeated failures. |
| Event logging | Partial logging | 🔗 Proof | Login and device activity visible in account settings; no exportable audit trail. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Complexity policy enforced; no factory default password. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Garmin proprietary firmware; Garmin Explore / Messenger app (Companion App: Garmin Explore, Garmin Messenger) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: • GPU: |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: • Storage: |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion: up to 14 days • Power: USB-C 5 V • Charging: USB-C |
| Display & Camera | Display: 0.9 in (23 mm) monochrome, 128 × 128 px, sunlight-readable • Camera: |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: None (audible alerts only) • Connectivity: Iridium satellite, Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 99 × 51 × 25 mm (3.9 × 2.0 × 1.0 in) • Mass: 100 g (3.5 oz) |
