US uncovers 100,000 SIM cards that could have “shut down” NYC cell network

The US Secret Service announced this morning that it has located and seized a cache of telecom devices large enough to "shut ...
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Secret Service Uncovers Network of SIM Servers Capable of Disabling Cell Towers

The rogue cellular network spanned '100,000 SIM cards across multiple sites,' and was used to make fake calls to US officials ...

What is SIM farm like one found near the UN, and how does it threaten telecom networks?

The US Secret Service has discovered massive SIM farms across New York that can be used to disrupt telecom services. Here's ...

‘SIM Farms’ Are a Spam Plague. A Giant One in New York Threatened US Infrastructure, Feds Say

The agency says it found a network of some 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards—enough to knock out cell service in the NYC area ...

A ‘Sim farm’ near UN raises alarm. What is it?

A massive ‘Sim farm’ was found near the United Nations headquarters in New York, as the Secret Service dismantled a massive ...

Apple’s iPhone Air kills the SIM card: what this means for eSIM providers, telcos, and consumers

This shift will put pressure on mobile operators to improve digital onboarding and reduce reliance on SIM distribution.
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Over 100K SIM cards seized in threat to NYC telecom network

The U.S. Secret Service said the attack would've blocked cell service for millions of people if it were successfully carried ...
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What is a SIM swap attack, and how does it work?

A SIM swap attack is a fraud where scammers hijack your phone number by deceiving mobile carriers. Using your number, you may reset your passwords and receive two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.

Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Found Near U.N.

The Secret Service discovered more than 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers, which could disable cellular towers or be used to ...