SIM card exploit could be spying on over 1 billion mobile phone users globally

Researchers at a security firm named AdaptiveMobile Security have issued a report (via TNW) about a new vulnerability nicknamed Simjacker t...

Researchers at a security firm named AdaptiveMobile Security have issued a report (via TNW) about a new vulnerability nicknamed Simjacker that uses your phone's SIM card to spy on you. Because all makes and models of mobile phones can be used with Simjacker, over 1 billion handsets might be affected globally. The research firm says that it believes the vulnerability was developed by a private company that works with governments to monitor the locations of individuals around the world. The exploit also can help the attackers obtain the unique IMEI number belonging to each phone.

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