Most users assume that mobile network access is much safer because a big mobile-telecoms provider will protect subscribers. Unfortunately, as practice shows, mobile Internet is a great opportunity for the attacker.
Positive Technologies experts have detected vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of mobile networks, allowing an attacker to intercept unencrypted GPRS traffic, spoof the data, block the Internet access, and determine the subscriber's location. Not only cell phones are exposed to threats, but also special devices connected to 2G/3G/4G networks via modems: ATM machines and payment terminals, remote transport and industrial equipment control systems, telemetry and monitoring tools, etc.
Positive Technologies experts have detected vulnerabilities in the infrastructure of mobile networks, allowing an attacker to intercept unencrypted GPRS traffic, spoof the data, block the Internet access, and determine the subscriber's location. Not only cell phones are exposed to threats, but also special devices connected to 2G/3G/4G networks via modems: ATM machines and payment terminals, remote transport and industrial equipment control systems, telemetry and monitoring tools, etc.
