Secret Service Dismantles Network Threatening New York's Cell System
TL;DR
The Secret Service uncovered a vast network of over 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers near New York City capable of causing widespread cell service disruption and potentially enabling criminal activities, highlighting a significant threat to national security and emergency communications.
Topics:top-newsnational-security#cell-network-disruption#cybersecurity#national-security#secret-service#sim-cards#swatting
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