Tag: satellites
Why Ukraine Is Building a Mobile Network Just to Fight the War
Ukraine's big three mobile operators have been asked to help.
The Privacy Risk with Satellite Backhaul
When GEO satellite internal link encryption is considered a non-priority, your information might just get broadcasted continent-wide, for anyone to intercept and see.
South African Risk Association Demands Simbox Ban
A new report from the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) outlines a potential national strategy for risk, resilience and security.
Elon Musk Targeted by US Senator over Satellite Comms for Scam Compounds
Is this a sincere attempt to protect Americans from scams or a partisan political stunt?
Satellite Photos Reveal Growth of Cambodian Scam Compounds
More technical methods of tracing scams are irrelevant if nothing can be done about corruption.
Hard Data Shows Why Phone Honeypots Would Stop Illegal Comms
New research by North Carolina State University also says spammers have adapted to STIR/SHAKEN and that 80% of unsolicited US robocalls have a STIR/SHAKEN signature.
Thai Raids Intercept Huge Number of Simboxes and Starlink Satellite Dishes Intended for Scam Call Centers
Satellite comms means scam call centers can be constructed in remote and lawless regions.
Russian Satellite Comms Operator Admits Outage and Breach Caused by Cloud Hackers
Dozor-Teleport said it may take weeks to fully recover. The hackers said they supported the Wagner rebellion.
Taiwan to Build 700 Satellite Receivers as Defense Against China Cutting Submarine Cables
USD18mn has been allocated to a project meant to ensure Taiwan's leaders can always speak with each other and the outside world.
China Joins Russia in Preparing to Shoot Down US Comms Satellites
Chinese researchers say Starlink satellites could be used to ram China's spare hardware, but what they really fear is free speech.
Why No Sanctions for EU Satellites Spreading Putin’s War Propaganda?
France and the European Union could readily extend sanctions to Russian satellite TV channels but may fear reprisals.
Never Mind the Satellites, We Need Laws to Protect Undersea Cables
US Vice President Kamala Harris wants rules to safeguard assets in space though few cover the most vital comms assets on the planet.
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