Researchers Find Unencrypted Sensitive Data Broadcast by GEO Satellites
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What happened
Six academics at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland found geostationary satellites broadcasting unencrypted calls, texts, military and corporate data anyone can intercept with under $800 equipment. Some affected organizations moved to encrypt.
Why it matters:
Unencrypted GEO satellite broadcasts expose calls, texts and military or corporate data, enabling easy global eavesdropping.
What happened
Six academics at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland found geostationary satellites broadcasting unencrypted calls, texts, military and corporate data anyone can intercept with under $800 equipment. Some affected organizations moved to encrypt.
Why it matters:
Unencrypted GEO satellite broadcasts expose calls, texts and military or corporate data, enabling easy global eavesdropping.
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