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SilentAir Hackers Intercept Calls, SMS From Inside Mobile Networks

SecurityWeek · By Eduard Kovacs · 2h ago

The Brief · written from 2 sources

Enea identified a spying group called SilentAir that hijacked equipment inside Asian mobile networks.
The group intercepted calls and SMS of selected people, mostly in Taiwan.
Enea found the group's attack sources across at least six Asian mobile operators.

Why it matters

Interception inside operator networks can expose SMS-based two-factor codes and calls, so services relying on SMS verification are weaker against this threat.

Who’s affected

Mobile operators in Asia
Users and services relying on SMS 2FA, especially in Taiwan

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#sms-security
#2fa
#mobile-networks

Enea says SilentAir hijacked mobile network nodes to intercept calls and messages, with Taiwanese subscribers the primary targets. The post SilentAir Hackers Intercept Calls, SMS From Inside Mobile Networks appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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