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>The part that makes no sense to me is that swatting is even possible, there are enough indicators that the call is not originating from the location indicated

>The part that makes no sense to me is that swatting is even possible, there are enough indicators that the call is not originating from the location indicated by the caller. Google search SS7. https://securityintelligence.com/ss7-vulnerability-isnt-a-flaw-it-was-designed-that-way/ https://securityintelligence.com/ss7-vulnerability-isnt-a-fl... https://www.wired.com/2017/05/fix-ss7-two-factor-authentication-bank-accounts/ https://www.wired.com/2017/05/fix-ss7-two-factor-authenticat... https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/05/03/hackers_fire_up_ss7_flaw/ https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/05/03/hackers_fire_up_ss7... TLDR; the SS7 protocol (which cell phones operate on) is extremely unsafe and vulnerable.

jacquesm 8y ago
It seems to be accurate enough for McDonalds to tell cell phone owners in front of their stores that they have this great offer.
- ceejayoz 8y ago
  That's not the same system, and if you're McDonalds and fuck it up, you've just accidentally offered someone discounted fries. Things are a little different when a location error might mean 911 doesn't send emergency responders to you.
  - jacquesm 8y ago
    Sure, but that would be one more input into your system. And if enough of those inputs are conflicting then that would be a very good reason to dig a little deeper while the squad is en-route, or to alert them to a possible hoax. If all the bits of evidence align then that can be taken as confirmation that it is not a hoax.