Encryption made for police and military radios may be easily cracked

The article discusses a concerning vulnerability in the encryption used for police and military radios. The encryption algorithm, known as TETRA, has been found to have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to intercept and decrypt the communications. The issue was discovered by researchers, who were able to develop a technique to break the encryption in a matter of minutes using readily available hardware and software. This raises significant security concerns, as it means that sensitive communications, which are intended to be secure, could be accessed by unauthorized parties. The article notes that the TETRA encryption is widely used by law enforcement and military organizations around the world, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem. While the details of the vulnerability are not fully disclosed, the article emphasizes the need for these organizations to re-evaluate their encryption protocols and implement more robust security measures to protect their critical communications.