Researchers found that many satellite communications, including sensitive data from cell phone carriers and militaries, are transmitted unencrypted. A study from UCSD and the University of Maryland revealed that half of the analyzed signals were vulnerable, allowing interception of communications like calls and texts. The researchers used a simple $750 setup to collect this data, warning that companies underestimated potential threats to satellite security. Fixed vulnerabilities have since been confirmed for some affected organizations.
You Only Need $750 of Equipment to Pilfer Data From Satellites, Researchers Say
