Topic: telecom security
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AT&T's New "Wireless Lock" Stops SIM Swap Attacks
AT&T launched "Wireless Lock," a security tool to prevent SIM swap fraud by blocking unauthorized account changes and phone number transfers, now available to all customers after testing. SIM swapping is a growing cybercrime tactic, allowing hackers to hijack phone numbers, access sensitive accou...
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Satellites Are Leaking Your Private Data: Calls, Texts, and Secrets
Researchers found that approximately half of geostationary satellite signals are unencrypted, allowing interception of sensitive communications like phone calls and military data with basic equipment. Using affordable hardware, the team captured private data including T-Mobile customer communicat...
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