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ZeroOutages Launches Bundled LEO Satellite Net Featuring Integrated Sophos Industry-Awarded Managed Internet Security

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ZeroOutages Unveils Revolutionary Bundled LEO Satellite Internet Featuring Integrated Sophos Industry-Awarded Managed Internet Security

Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZeroOutages, a leading provider of innovative networking solutions, proudly announces the global launch of its groundbreaking bundled Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Internet service, combined with integrated Sophos industry-awarded Managed Threat Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Internet security solutions.

This pioneering offering from ZeroOutages marks a significant advancement in the realm of satellite-based internet connectivity. Leveraging the latest advancements in LEO satellite technology, ZeroOutages has engineered a solution that not only delivers high-speed internet access but also ensures uncompromised security with the integration of Sophos’ renowned internet security suite.

The partnership with Sophos, a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity, underscores ZeroOutages’ commitment to providing comprehensive and robust solutions to its customers. By integrating Sophos’ industry-awarded internet security features directly into its bundled LEO Satellite Internet service, ZeroOutages empowers businesses and individuals globally with a seamless, reliable, and secure internet experience, even in the most remote locations.

Key features of ZeroOutages’ Bundled LEO Satellite Internet with Integrated Sophos Industry-Awarded Internet Security include:

  1. High-Speed Connectivity: ZeroOutages’ LEO Satellite Internet offers blazing-fast internet speeds, enabling users to stay connected and productive regardless of their geographical location.

  2. Global Coverage & Global Deployment: With a constellation of LEO satellites in orbit, ZeroOutages ensures global coverage, delivering internet access to even the most remote and underserved regions.

  3. Integrated Security: By incorporating Sophos’ industry-awarded internet security suite, ZeroOutages provides robust protection against cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and more, safeguarding users’ data and privacy.

  4. Seamless Integration: The…

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Cybersecurity Threats in Global Satellite Internet

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By Gizem Yılmaz, Master Expert Data Analyst, Turkcell Technology

Internet via satellite was first used for military purposes in the 1960s and became available for wide-scale commercial use in the 1990s. Current satellite internet systems typically use low-orbit satellites and provide data transmission at low speeds due to limited bandwidth. Starlink, on the other hand, is a project developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company and aims to provide a faster, more reliable and more comprehensive internet experience with low latency and high bandwidth through a high number of low orbit satellites.

The surge in satellite internet usage has opened up a new frontier for cybersecurity threats, ranging from sophisticated hacking attempts to disruptive denial-of-service attacks.

[1] Last year, a security researcher at KU Leuven, Lennert Wouters, unveiled potential vulnerabilities in Starlink satellites, revealing that hackers could exploit hardware weaknesses in ground-based terminals. At the Blackhat Security Conference, Wouters demonstrated the feasibility of a low-cost mod chip, priced at around $25, to execute a “fault injection attack,” bypassing Starlink’s security measures and gaining unauthorized access to its systems. Recently, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) issued a warning about a new malware, “Malware 4. STL,” which utilizes a person’s mobile device to remotely gather data on Starlink systems, representing a distinctive threat compared to previous concerns about direct hacking or system disruption.

Hacking Satellites: Vulnerabilities and Risks:

As satellites play a pivotal role in global communication, they become attractive targets for malicious actors seeking to compromise sensitive data or gain unauthorized access. The vulnerabilities in satellite systems can manifest in various ways, from exploiting software vulnerabilities in ground control systems to physically tampering with the satellite hardware. Potential risks associated with satellite hacking include unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of satellite functions, and disruption of communication services. Attackers may exploit vulnerabilities in satellite systems, ranging from software…

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Scientists Hack Weather Satellite Data to Quantify Methane Leaks

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(Bloomberg) — Satellites sitting more than 22,200 miles (35,700 kilometers) above the Earth’s surface have been capturing storms and weather data for decades. Now, scientists have essentially hacked the data coming back for another purpose: spotting methane emissions.

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The innovation could have far-reaching consequences for fossil fuel operators unable or unwilling to halt major methane releases because it allows researchers to observe emissions every five minutes and estimate the total amount emitted. The approach, which uses shortwave infrared observations from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), can detect large-emitting events of around tens of metric tons an hour or larger.

Satellites observe concentrations of methane from space by analyzing the way sunlight reflects off the Earth. As light passes through a cloud of the gas, its intensity is weakened on certain wavelengths. Methane absorbs light in the short-wave infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Although the GOES system wasn’t built to detect methane, its sensor includes short-wave infrared channels designed to observe things like snow cover and fire hot spots.

The new technique is already being used by geoanalytics firms and scientists to quantify major emissions events in North America. Kayrros SAS used the approach to estimate that a fossil gas pipeline spewed about 840 metric tons of methane into the atmosphere after it was ruptured by a farmer using an excavator. That’s very close to the 50.9 million cubic feet of gas operator Williams Cos. said leaked, which works out to about 900 metric tons of methane. The short-term climate impact of the event was roughly equal to the annual emissions from 17,000 US cars.

Read more: Regulators Probe Why Williams Took More Than an Hour to Halt a Methane Leak

The new approach, which was executed for the first time last year by scientists at Harvard University, enables near continuous, real-time coverage and contrasts with all other satellites currently used to detect methane, which are in low-Earth orbit and snap images as they circumnavigate the…

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Debunking the satellite hacking myth | Columns

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Much discussion has been about the United States’ enemies hacking satellites in today’s popular press and movies. Satellites are integral to various services and functionalities, including internet communication, global positioning systems (GPS), weather forecasting, and national security operations. The hacking or disruption of satellites could have severe political, economic and social consequences globally.

The scenario depicted in the movie “Leave The World Behind End” by Director Sam Esmail vividly illustrates the potentially catastrophic consequences of compromised or disabled satellite systems, particularly GPS. Reliance on satellite technology for various critical infrastructures is a growing concern today.

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