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Hackers can exploit your 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G smartphones through GTP protocol
- Nextgrid 6y agoTo set the record straight, this allows an attacker to impersonate your phone to the eyes of your carrier and maybe (not sure how?) intercept an ongoing data session. This doesn't "hack" the phone itself and any data being transmitted is safe if it's using HTTPS which the majority of website and apps use nowadays. The article is very light on technical details and is mostly spreading alarmist FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). These risks have been around for years and while it's definitely a major problem for carriers, it is less so for the end-user.