It’s been a pivotal week for national security, privacy advocacy, and secure mobile infrastructure. From Capitol Hill to the Pacific, Cape continues to be part of the conversation shaping the future of secure communications. Here’s what you need to know:
Senator Wyden Urges Colleagues to Switch Carriers
In a striking memo to his fellow lawmakers, Senator Ron Wyden revealed that the “Big Three” U.S. mobile carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—failed to alert senators when their communications were subject to government surveillance.
“The security of our communications isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for protecting our ability to do our jobs, defend the Constitution, and serve the American people.” — Senator Ron Wyden
Wyden urged his colleagues to switch to carriers that prioritize transparency and subscriber notification, citing Cape as an example of a company committed to alerting users when surveillance requests are made.
Chinese Hackers Still Embedded in U.S. Telecom Networks
Despite efforts to remove intrusions, federal officials believe the Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon remains embedded in U.S. telecom infrastructure. The attackers reportedly exploited legacy systems to maintain long-term access—and fully eradicating them could require forensic analysis of tens of thousands of systems, an undertaking experts describe as “nearly impossible.”
Cape Gets a Nod from U.S. Navy CTO
On a recent episode of Crossing the Valley, U.S. Navy Chief Technology Officer Justin Fanelli discussed the Navy’s efforts to modernize procurement processes in order to keep pace with global adversaries. During the episode, Fanelli cited Cape’s secure mobile deployment on Guam as “far superior to what we have,” emphasizing the need to adopt innovative, private-sector solutions.
Listen to the episode: “Ep 42: The Navy is Overhauling Acquisitions to Beat China”
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