Scientists from US universities have discovered that a significant amount of IP traffic transmitted through geostationary satellites remains unencrypted, making them susceptible to interception using basic equipment. Their investigation, which surveyed 39 satellites, found that nearly half of the captured signals were sent in clear text, demonstrating a worrying lack of security protocols for sensitive information being forwarded through satellite links.
The intercepted data included private voice calls, text messages, and even network management commands from banks and businesses. Additionally, military communications and industrial control signals were exposed, raising alarms about the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. The researchers emphasized that the absence of standardized encryption leaves opportunities open for potential espionage and data misuse. The findings highlight the disparity between customers’ expectations of security and the actual protective measures in place, urging individuals and organizations to use encryption to safeguard their communications before transmission. Following these revelations, T-Mobile reportedly took steps to mitigate the vulnerabilities, although many other providers have yet to address these significant security issues.
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