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Satellite Data Exposure Reveals Unencrypted Communications Security Risk

A three-year study reveals approximately 50% of geostationary satellites broadcast sensitive consumer, corporate, and military communications without encryption. Researchers used inexpensive equipment to intercept phone calls, text messages, and critical infrastructure data. The findings highlight significant security vulnerabilities in satellite communications systems.

Satellite security researchers have uncovered a massive data exposure vulnerability affecting approximately half of all geostationary satellites orbiting Earth. According to their findings, these satellites are transmitting unencrypted sensitive information including private phone calls, text messages, military communications, and critical infrastructure data that could be intercepted by anyone with basic receiving equipment.

Research Methodology and Discovery Scope

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TP-Link Advances Wi-Fi 8 Testing With Focus on Reliability and Reduced Latency

TP-Link has confirmed successful early testing of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, marking significant progress toward the next wireless generation. Unlike previous versions, Wi-Fi 8 prioritizes connection reliability and reduced latency over raw speed increases. The technology promises smoother performance in crowded environments with multiple connected devices.

TP-Link has confirmed successful early testing of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, marking the first significant step toward the next generation of wireless technology officially known as 802.11bn. Unlike previous Wi-Fi generations that prioritized headline-grabbing speed increases, Wi-Fi 8 focuses squarely on improving connection reliability, reducing latency, and ensuring consistent performance in challenging environments where current Wi-Fi standards often struggle. This strategic shift addresses growing consumer frustration with unstable connections in dense urban areas and multi-device households.

Wi-Fi 8 Testing Milestones and Industry Collaboration

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T-Mobile Late Payment Fee Increase: What Customers Need to Know

T-Mobile is increasing its late payment fee to $10 or 5% of monthly bill, representing a 43% hike. The change aligns with industry trends toward automated payments and comes amid other billing adjustments.

T-Mobile is increasing its late payment fee from $7 to $10 starting November 1, according to updated billing disclosures first reported by The Mobile Report. This significant policy change represents a roughly 43% increase in the minimum charge and brings the carrier more in line with what competitors AT&T and Verizon already charge for overdue payments.

T-Mobile’s New Late Fee Structure

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Telcos Transform Into Banks For Next Two Billion Customers

Telecommunications companies across Africa and Latin America are pivoting from traditional services to banking solutions. With 2 billion new users coming online and 1.4 billion adults remaining unbanked, telcos are positioned to bridge the financial services gap through mobile technology.

Telecommunications companies are rapidly evolving into banking providers for the next two billion customers, leveraging their extensive mobile networks to deliver financial services to previously unbanked populations. This strategic shift comes as telcos face staggering customer churn rates while sitting on untapped technological potential that could revolutionize financial inclusion across developing regions.

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