SS7 Vulnerabilities Exposed: Safeguarding Against Sophisticated Attacks

The Anatomy of an SS7 Attack: Understanding the Techniques Used by Cybercriminals. In an SS7 attack, cybercriminals exploit flaws in the SS7 protocol to manipulate signaling messages between telecommunication networks. One prevalent technique is known as "SS7 Location Tracking," where attackers can pinpoint a target's location with disturbing accuracy. Another method involves intercepting SMS messages.