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As another commenter pointed out, the mobile network signaling system sucks. You can just read other peoples SMS by becoming part of the SS7 network. It's that
by rawfan 8y ago
As another commenter pointed out, the mobile network signaling system sucks. You can just read other peoples SMS by becoming part of the SS7 network. It's that easy. Watch these two talks on the subject:
https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-_6249_-_en_-_saal_1_-_201412271715_-_ss7_locate_track_manipulate_-_tobias_engel https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-_6249_-_en_-_saal_1_-_201412271...
https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-_6122_-_en_-_saal_1_-_201412271830_-_mobile_self-defense_-_karsten_nohl https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-_6122_-_en_-_saal_1_-_201412271...
- jakubp 8y agoI can't follow this, it's too technical for me. Are you saying anyone here on HN who watches the talk (and is technical enough) could just read text messages of the people who are in the area around their BTS? How is that NOT done en masse then?