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Satellite Operator Viasat Identified in China‑Linked Phone Hacking

KA‑SAT network breach linked to espionage campaign

18 June 2025 · 05:16 UTC

Viasat has been identified as a key victim in a sweeping phone hacking campaign tied to China, with investigations revealing that attackers exploited its KA‑SAT satellite network in a sophisticated cyber‑espionage operation that disrupted communications networks and targeted mobile devices across multiple countries.