An $800 DIY setup was all it took to intercept some T-Mobile data (Updated: T-Mobile statement)

A study reveals that some T-Mobile and even military data was sent unencrypted via satellites, exposing it to anyone with the right gear.

Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data

With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls ...