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Archives June 2023

  • Jun, Wed, 2023
  • 2 minutes Read
Tracking Mobile Phone Locations Using Silent SMS Messages

A group of researchers have discovered a method to estimate a phone’s location with 96% accuracy by exploiting the vulnerabilities in GSMA networks, which handle SMS messaging globally. The process involves a side-channel attack using SMS delivery reports, which can provide a sender with estimates of the recipient’s location based on the timings of these messages. The attack…

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  • Jun, Mon, 2023
  • 3 minutes Read
Banks Facilitating Criminal Hackers: A Growing Concern

In an era where technology has transformed the way we live, work, and conduct financial transactions, cybersecurity threats have grown exponentially. Criminal hackers, employing sophisticated techniques to exploit individuals and businesses, are thriving. A disturbing trend that has come to light is how established banking systems can inadvertently facilitate these activities.  Recently, a case involving Vitens, the largest drinking water supplier…

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