San Francisco, CA – September 24, 2025 – In response to the discovery of an illicit telecom network in New York City in advance of the UN General Assembly, Bastille Networks CEO Chris Risley made the following statement:
“An illicit communications network of this size, timed just as the UN General Assembly convenes, highlights how nation-state adversaries are escalating their efforts to weaponize the wireless spectrum.
A rogue network capable of overwhelming cellular towers by sending 30 million texts a minute isn’t just a theoretical risk. It’s proof that our most critical communications and data can be disrupted or surveilled at scale — even during one of the world’s most secure events in one of its most secure cities.
What’s just as troubling is that this capability isn’t limited to high-profile global events. The same technology, in smaller and more portable forms, is already being used inside corporate offices, AI data centers, and government facilities to quietly exfiltrate sensitive information and cause widespread disruption. This should serve as a wake-up call: organizations must treat the invisible wireless airspace in and around their facilities as the new front line of national security.”
About Bastille
Bastille is the leader in wireless threat intelligence through software-defined radio. By enabling enterprises to assess and mitigate risks associated with cellular, RF, and wireless threats, Bastille delivers security solutions that provide real-time monitoring and actionable insights to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. For more information about Bastille, visit https://www.bastille.net