Tag: SMS Phishing
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SMS Phishing: An Evolving Threat in the Age of Homemade Cell Towers
Recent arrests in the UK have exposed a new frontier in cybercrime: the use of homemade cell towers to facilitate SMS phishing. This method, involving DIY Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), underscores the adaptability of cybercriminals and the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in mobile networks. The incident not only magnifies the technical ingenuity of…
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SMS Phishing via Homemade Cell Tower: A Modern Cyber War Tactic
The arrest of two individuals in the UK for running a homemade cell tower to conduct SMS phishing brings to light not only the technical dexterity involved but also the grave security implications this poses. By creating a rogue BTS (Base Transceiver Station), the duo lured unsuspecting mobile devices to connect to it, thereby exposing…