Last year, a group of researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Maryland revealed a startling discovery utilizing an inexpensive satellite receiver system made with off-the-shelf components – not purpose-built spyware. Following three years of data collection and analysis from a vantage point in La Jolla, the team was able to collect a myriad of confidential data from geosynchronous satellites. As mobile network operators, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and others, adopt non-terrestrial networks to expand coverage, the study highlights the need for stronger security provisions. In this research note, I will outline the types of confidential data intercepted, the initial responses from operators, and what should be considered…