US Navy chief illegally sets up Starlink network to get Wi-Fi on her warship

What happened?

A report revealed that a US Navy chief petty officer secretly set up a Starlink network on her warship, without authorization. The chief, who wanted Wi-Fi on her ship, named the network "STINKY."

Why is this important?

Running an unauthorized network on a warship is a security risk. It could allow unauthorized access to the ship's systems, and could potentially interfere with military operations.

What are the consequences?

The chief has been relieved of her duties and is facing disciplinary action. The Navy is also investigating how the network was set up and what security risks it may have posed.

What are the details?

According to the report, the chief set up the Starlink network using a commercial satellite dish. She then used a router to connect the dish to the ship's internal network.

The chief's actions were discovered after a routine security inspection. The Navy is still investigating the full extent of the security risks posed by the network.

What are the next steps?

The Navy is continuing to investigate the incident and is taking steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Additional information

The Starlink network is a satellite-based internet service provided by SpaceX. It is designed to provide high-speed internet access to remote areas.

The Navy has strict rules about the use of unauthorized networks on its ships. These rules are in place to protect the ship's systems and to prevent interference with military operations.