A Surprising Amount of Satellite Traffic Is Unencrypted – Schneier on Security
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A recent analysis reveals that a significant amount of satellite traffic is unencrypted, posing potential security risks, and the discussion highlights the implications and potential consequences of this vulnerability.
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Discussion (540 points, 3 days ago, 136 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45575391
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