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By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Tech

Researchers Find Powerful Cellphone Location Surveillance in Europe, Middle East, Australia

12.01.20

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Joseph Cox
Tech

SMS Replacement is Exposing Users to Text, Call Interception Thanks to Sloppy Telecos

11.29.19

By Joseph Cox
Tech

Criminals Are Tapping into the Phone Network Backbone to Empty Bank Accounts

01.31.19

By Joseph Cox
Tech

What is SS7 and is China Using It To Spy on Trump’s Cell Phone?

10.25.18

By Daniel Oberhaus
Tech

We Were Warned About Flaws in the Mobile Data Backbone for Years. Now 2FA Is Screwed.

05.04.17

By Joseph Cox
Tech

Cell Phone Network Flaws Can Help Spies Get Around Encryption Apps

05.18.16

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Tech

Inside SS7, the Insecure Global Cell Network That’s Used to Track Phones

08.27.14

By Matthew Braga

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