Tag: SS7
Investigation Shows Telcos in Israel, UK and Jersey Enable Spying on Phones Worldwide
The privacy of phone users is under attack, as proven with SS7 and Diameter signaling data examined by The Citizen Lab.
Researchers Use Leaked Data to Demonstrate SMS Fraud and SS7 Surveillance
Gabriel Geiger and Crofton Black are proving the existence of vulnerabilities that many comms industry insiders consciously choose to ignore.
Karsten Nohl Wants More White Hat Hacking of SS7 Firewalls
The security expert says the GSMA should introduce a vetting scheme for "Interconnect Security Assurance" providers
How Can We Regain Trust in Accepting Calls from Unknown Mobile Numbers?
An examination of how the comms sector is responding to the spoofing of caller IDs.
Why Permanent Roaming Is an Unreliable Solution for IoT and M2M
EU regulators should turn to eSIM and the Open Gateway framework to address key challenges concerning the reliability and security of permanently roaming IoT/M2M devices.
US Asks about the Need to Harden SS7 and Diameter Security to Stop Location Spies
The FCC asks if signaling security should be improved although Senator Ron Wyden has already explained why urgent action must be taken.
US Senator Blasts Lax SS7 Security; Asks Biden to Impose Standards and to Sanction Comms Spies Worldwide
A letter from Senator Ron Wyden to President Joe Biden offers a comprehensive plan to tackle the misuse of telecoms signaling by businesses that provide surveillance services.
Is Enough Being Done to Counter the Privacy and Spam Threat Created by Global Title Leasing?
A GSMA code of conduct lists requirements that would curtail the abuse of Global Titles. But will bad actors take any notice?
The SIM Swap Fraud Service with 5-Star Reviews
A new website with videos that have been viewed thousands of times on YouTube is offering dodgy services that are strikingly similar to a phone surveillance service from 2017.
Enea AdaptiveMobile Rebrand Highlights Market for Telco Cybersecurity
A small change in wording can make a big difference when vendors are explaining what they offer and why it is needed.
Why Are 74% of Operators Still Vulnerable to Signaling Attacks?
Brendan Cleary, CEO of Cellusys, told the RAG TV audience about security weaknesses that put all phone users at risk.
SS7 Used to Hack Messages of 20 Cryptocurrency Execs
Hackers took control of Telegram, Gmail and Yahoo accounts with the intention of tricking the victim's business associates.
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