Carlos Slim has terminated his partnership with Starlink, opting instead to invest $22 billion in expanding América Móvil’s telecommunications infrastructure over the next three years. This decision follows public tensions between Slim and Elon Musk, including a controversial tweet alleging Slim’s ties to organized crime. The move represents a significant blow to Starlink, costing it a major Latin American partner and billions in potential revenue. América Móvil’s investment redirects planned Starlink projects to Chinese and European companies, impacting not only Starlink’s financial prospects but also the U.S.’s commercial presence in the region.
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China’s sophisticated hacking operations have undeniably penetrated deep into the infrastructure of U.S. telecommunications companies. This isn’t some isolated incident; it represents a pattern of exploitation, leveraging vulnerabilities to gain access and potentially steal valuable data. The scale of this intrusion is deeply concerning, raising serious questions about national security and the integrity of our critical communications systems.
The alarming reality is that these breaches often exploit outdated technology. Many telecommunications systems rely on decades-old protocols and interfaces, leaving them vulnerable to attacks that would be easily thwarted with modern security measures. This points to a critical need for upgrades and improvements across the sector, a move that seems urgently necessary given the current threat landscape.… Continue reading
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