Research warns of cleartext traffic on GEO satellite links
Research published on June 18, 2026, reports that a significant portion of GEO satellite traffic is transmitted without encryption and could be intercepted using relatively accessible equipment.
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What happened and what to do
The research, published on June 18, 2026, reports that a significant portion of traffic on GEO satellite links is transmitted in cleartext. According to the text, this traffic could be intercepted with relatively accessible equipment. It recommends that operators check whether sensitive data is encrypted in transit.
A company operating or relying on these links can map data flows, identify sensitive information, and check where encryption in transit is missing or misconfigured. Based on that diagnosis, it can prioritize security controls, monitor exposure, and track remediation without assuming an AI solution is needed.
How the consultancy can help
Wendelmaques can diagnose exposure across links and data flows, define a remediation scope, and implement controls and monitoring on the company's infrastructure. Ongoing operation can be included in the agreed scope.
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