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Progressive dog

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6. the possibility has been there

Reply to milestogo (Original post)

Sun Sep 10, 2023, 11:08 AM

Sep 2023

What can access to SS7 enable hackers to do?

Once they have access to the SS7 system, a hacker can essentially have access to the same amount of information and snooping capabilities as security services.

Access apparently isn't that easy. Hackers must be having a tough time. I suspect that if they had access to the cellphone systems, they could listen in on calls. Of course if they have no use for the information, maybe they're spying right now.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/19/ss7-hack-explained-mobile-phone-vulnerability-snooping-texts-calls

The article is seven years ago.

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Vulnerability in iPhones and Androids [View all] milestogo Sep 2023 OP

Wait... Think. Again. Sep 2023 #1

But, but, but Otto_Harper Sep 2023 #2

Yeah and Captain Crunch cereal is a real threat too unweird Sep 2023 #3

Pretending to be a security expert by ranting... RainCaster Sep 2023 #4

Likies? TC 1 Sep 2023 #5

the possibility has been there Progressive dog Sep 2023 #6

This has been known since 2014 or so. usonian Sep 2023 #7