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return2ozma @lemmy.world

10mo ago

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

arstechnica.com

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

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verity_kindle @sh.itjust.works

10mo ago

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

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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return2ozma @lemmy.world

10mo ago

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

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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Why even broadcast the SSID? Basic mistake there!
- My exact thinking, why not just hide the SSID. Maybe they did, but the ones involved talked (like some other crew saw them with internet and asked)?
@return2ozma This ships don’t work and are being decommissioned. Most of the time they are in a port being repaired. You can’t blame them wanting a connection to the world.
https://www.propublica.org/article/how-navy-spent-billions-littoral-combat-ship
- Yes I can, watch:
  Lol look at those dumbasses going to prison because they couldn't read a book.