How Spies Stole the Keys to the Encryption Castle

How Spies Stole the Keys to the Encryption Castle

5/18/2015

link

https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/02/19/great-sim-heist/

summary

This article exposes a multinational criminal operation that targeted the global mobile phone network to steal vast amounts of data. The investigation reveals that the hackers gained access to the network through an Italian company that specialized in selling surveillance technology. The article discusses the extensive reach of the cyber attack, which affected over 30 countries and allowed the thieves to intercept and monitor mobile phone calls and messages. The operation highlights the vulnerability of the global communication infrastructure and raises concerns about the potential abuse of surveillance technology for illegal activities.

tags

sim card ꞏ hacking ꞏ cybersecurity ꞏ surveillance ꞏ privacy ꞏ telecommunications ꞏ intelligence agencies ꞏ cybercrime ꞏ data breach ꞏ encryption ꞏ mobile devices ꞏ sim hijacking ꞏ sim swapping ꞏ phone security ꞏ digital surveillance ꞏ computer security ꞏ national security ꞏ mobile communications ꞏ cyber espionage ꞏ whistleblower ꞏ edward snowden ꞏ government surveillance ꞏ digital privacy ꞏ spying ꞏ hacking techniques ꞏ cyber threats ꞏ mobile networks ꞏ telecommunications industry ꞏ cyber warfare ꞏ cyber attacks ꞏ mobile phone security ꞏ data privacy ꞏ internet security ꞏ information security