Satellites Gone Wild: Unencrypted Data Leaves Global Communications Vulnerable!
Researchers discovered that nearly half of geostationary satellites leak unencrypted data, exposing sensitive communications to interception. With just an $800 satellite dish, they intercepted private calls, texts, and military data. As one researcher put it, “Did we just wiretap?” The answer: no, but the sky’s the limit for would-be eavesdroppers.
Key Points:
- Nearly half of geostationary satellites transmit unencrypted data.
- Sensitive consumer, corporate, and military communications are at risk.
- Researchers used a mere $800 satellite receiver to intercept data.
- Telecom companies like T-Mobile have scrambled to encrypt their signals.
- Critical infrastructures remain vulnerable to satellite surveillance.
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