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Satellite Security Crisis: Researchers Discover Military Secrets Broadcast Unencrypted

A groundbreaking study reveals satellites are broadcasting sensitive military and corporate data without encryption. Researchers intercepted US Navy communications and retail logistics using inexpensive consumer hardware, exposing critical security vulnerabilities in global satellite infrastructure.

In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through security communities worldwide, researchers have discovered that thousands of satellites orbiting Earth are broadcasting highly sensitive military, corporate, and personal data without any encryption protection. The findings from a comprehensive three-year study conducted by teams from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Maryland expose critical vulnerabilities in global communications infrastructure that could be exploited by malicious actors with minimal technical expertise.

The Scale of the Satellite Security Crisis

by Darren Holt
Anomalies and Alternative ScienceScientific Research

South Atlantic Anomaly: Earth’s Magnetic Field Weakness Expands Rapidly

New satellite measurements show the South Atlantic Anomaly in Earth’s magnetic field has expanded by roughly half the size of continental Europe since 2014. This growing weakness exposes satellites to increased radiation and charging hazards while revealing complex changes in Earth’s core dynamics.

Earth’s magnetic field is developing a concerning weakness that continues to expand across the South Atlantic, according to the latest data from monitoring satellites. Known as the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), this vast region where Earth’s protective magnetic shield is significantly weaker has grown substantially since 2014, expanding by approximately half the size of continental Europe while its magnetic intensity continues to diminish. The European Space Agency’s Swarm mission, consisting of three specialized satellites, has provided the most detailed continuous monitoring of this phenomenon, revealing unexpected complexities in how the anomaly is evolving differently across various regions.

What Is the South Atlantic Anomaly?

by Darren Holt