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Recent reports highlight the expansion of FORNSAT/COMSAT (Foreign Satellite/Communications Satellite) interception by UKUSA partners, also known as Five Eyes (FVEY). Advanced quasi-parabolic multi-beam antennas, called Torus, have been deployed over the last eight years, each capable of intercepting up to 35 satellite communication beams.
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden reveal a “New Collection Posture”—dubbed “Collect It All”—a comprehensive approach to SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) gathering by the NSA and its allies.
Key Findings:
- Approximately 232 antennas are active across Five Eyes FORNSAT/COMSAT sites.
- 100 more antennas than in 2000.
- Torus antennas potentially triple global commercial satellite coverage.
- Operations extend to Russia, Ukraine, and other U.S. installations.
Source: Expanded Surveillance Report
You Should Know:
1. How SIGINT Interception Works
Satellite signals are captured via high-gain antennas, processed, and analyzed for intelligence.
Linux Commands for Network Monitoring (SIGINT-like Analysis)
Capture raw network traffic (requires sudo) sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -w satellite_traffic.pcap Analyze intercepted data with Wireshark wireshark satellite_traffic.pcap Monitor active connections netstat -tulnp Decode SSL/TLS traffic (if decryption keys are available) ssldump -i eth0 -k /path/to/key.pem
Windows Equivalent (Packet Capture)
Capture traffic with PowerShell New-NetEventSession -Name "SatelliteCapture" -CaptureMode SaveToFile -LocalFilePath "C:\traffic.etl" Start-NetEventSession -Name "SatelliteCapture" Stop capture Stop-NetEventSession -Name "SatelliteCapture"
2. Simulating a Torus Antenna’s Multi-beam Interception
A software-defined radio (SDR) can mimic signal interception:
Install GNU Radio for SDR sudo apt install gnuradio Use gr-satellites for satellite signal analysis git clone https://github.com/daniestevez/gr-satellites cd gr-satellites mkdir build && cd build cmake .. && make && sudo make install
3. Detecting Unauthorized Satellite Surveillance
Check for unusual network listeners lsof -i -P -n | grep LISTEN Scan for rogue RF signals (requires RTL-SDR) rtl_power -f 1G:3G:1M -i 1m -e 1h scan.csv
4. Securing Satellite Communications
- Use end-to-end encryption (e.g., Quantum Key Distribution).
- Implement frequency hopping to avoid interception.
What Undercode Say
The rise of Torus antennas signifies a massive escalation in global surveillance. Cybersecurity professionals must:
– Monitor network anomalies (e.g., unexpected data bursts).
– Deploy anti-SIGINT measures (e.g., encrypted VPNs, noise injection).
– Advocate for policy changes to limit unchecked surveillance.
Expected Output:
- A PCAP file containing intercepted traffic (if analyzing signals).
- Logs of unauthorized connection attempts.
- RF scan reports detecting suspicious transmissions.
Prediction
The next decade will see AI-driven SIGINT automation, reducing human oversight and increasing surveillance precision. Countermeasures must evolve to outpace AI-based interception.
Relevant URL: SDR Satellite Hacking Guide
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Activity 7335718121044897792 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
