The installation of a Starlink satellite terminal on the White House roof by Elon Musk's team has sparked significant security concerns among communications experts. Insiders report that White House staff were not informed about the installation nor able to monitor its connections, creating potential vulnerabilities. While Starlink is often viewed as more secure than traditional networks, experts warn that it is not foolproof. Questions remain about the terminal's current status and potential implications of Musk’s involvement with the administration, especially following his recent political criticisms of Trump.
"With a Starlink connection, that means White House devices could leave the network and go out through gateways. It's going to help you bypass security," another insider told WaPo.
Starlink is generally considered more secure than traditional telecommunication networks in the US. But they're not impenetrable, and security experts aren't relishing the fact that they're being kept in the dark about what data is being transmitted in and out of the White House via the satellite network.
Musk has recently demonstrated a legendary petty streak that saw him lash out at Donald Trump and seemingly burn all bridges with the administration.
It's unclear if the rooftop terminal remains installed, or if anything will change now that Musk has stepped back from his role as a 'special government employee.'
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