After seeing Wi-Fi network named "STINKY," Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
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from Ars Technica5 months ago
The desire for unrestricted internet access among Navy personnel led to the unauthorized installation of a Starlink terminal on a warship, culminating in serious repercussions.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/sailors-hid-an-unauthorized-starlink-on-the-deck-of-a-us-warship-and-lied-about-it/
In 2023, crew members on the USS Manchester secretly installed Starlink, accessing the network while disregarding Navy regulations, which resulted in a Navy investigation and court-martial.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/sailors-hid-an-unauthorized-starlink-on-the-deck-of-a-us-warship-and-lied-about-it/
The situation highlights a recurring issue in government IT: the discomfort and frustration from stringent security policies often lead personnel to seek unauthorized solutions.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/sailors-hid-an-unauthorized-starlink-on-the-deck-of-a-us-warship-and-lied-about-it/
The ultimate consequences for the crew reflect a broader challenge in military operations—balancing the need for secure communications with personnel's demand for accessible internet.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/sailors-hid-an-unauthorized-starlink-on-the-deck-of-a-us-warship-and-lied-about-it/
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