Satellites found exposing unencrypted data, including phone calls and some military comms, raising major security risks.
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Satellites Expose Unencrypted Data Risks Satellites Found Exposing Unencrypted Data, Including Phone Calls And Some Military Comms Satellites found exposing unencrypted data, including phone calls and some military comms, have sparked major concerns among cybersecurity experts. A new study reveals that nearly half of all geostationary satellites are transmitting sensitive information without proper encryption — leaving private and government communications wide open to interception. Image Credits:Erik Simonsen / Getty Images Researchers Uncover Massive Satellite Data Breach A team from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland uncovered the alarming issue using just $800 worth of off-the-shelf satellite equipment. Over three years, they captured countless streams of unencrypted data sent between satellites and ground stations. The intercepted transmissions included personal phone calls, text messages, and even internet traffic from airplane Wi-Fi networks — all completely unprotected. Critical Infrastructure at Risk Beyond person…
