SS7 Phone network security flaw lets anyone bug your calls

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans

Billions of mobile phone users at risk as network flaw allows hackers to intercept calls and track location 60 Minutes uncovers huge mobile phone security susceptibilities raising security concerns on SMS verification According to Australian TV program 60 minutes, billions of mobile phone users are at a risk of signaling flaw that allows hackers to listen into conversations and hijack Australians’ mobile phones. It also hackers to intercept all voice calls and track locations, the program claims. Government, security agencies and the telecommunications industry will be forced to explain a security hole that allows hackers to listen in to conversations and hijack Australians’ mobile phones after it’s exposed by a 60 Minutes investigation, the program claims. Reporter Ross Coulthart believes that he has unveiled a security susceptibility that could affect any of us on which nothing has been done to prevent it. The investigation that was carried out into mobile security spanned three continents. “What it means is that your smartphone is an open book,” he told news.com.au. “Criminals now have access to these huge security holes to steal your data and listen in to your calls. We know telephone companies know about it, we know security agencies know about […]

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