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Are phone calls on a GSM network encrypted?
When I make a call on my cellphone (on a GSM network), is it encrypted?
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Getting strange texts to an iPhone #PWD123456#00X
My dad is getting strange SMS texts to his iPhone 4
Some examples:
#PWD123456#WHL003=2308480298
#PWD123456#WHL004=2398480389
#PWD123456#WHL002
#PWD123456#WHL002
#PWD123456#STATUS?
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Voice Call Safety
When i was dealing with an assistant of my bank through mobile call, she asked me to insert my bank login code after a beep.
I was wondering if this procedure is secure against a malicious agent who ...
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HTTP over GPRS - is it secure?
I have project involving a M2M device. The device is not capable of HTTPS but may be required to send and receive information that we would rather not be leaked out.
The device will communicate ...
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Sniff GSM packets Wireshark [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Smartphone / GSM Sniffer
I noticed in a video on youtube is possible to sniff gsm traffic using wireshark.
How is this possible ? Do I need a GSM modem to acheive this ...
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Are there known hacks or security problems on broadband USB dongles?
USB broadband dongles seem to be common everywhere now though I'm not sure what the most widely accepted name for them is. In case I'm using poor terminology I'm referring to USB sticks which contain ...
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sniffing/recording GSM 3G signals
Is it possible to sniff or record and process GSM 3G signals (from some reciever) given that there is no other signals interrupting etc (the most comfortable conditions)
Update (with some supporting ...
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What governing body is responsible for the use of GSM SMS alphanumeric SenderID's?
Currently, I am writing a paper about GSM sender spoofing and how this flaw is possible with the use of different techniques and attack pattern in the GSM 2G implementation both technically and ...
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GSM monitoring system [closed]
Please help me clarify with GSM monitoring system (active style and semi-active).
I cannot differentiate these 2 types of monitoring systems. If anyone can tell me exactly how they operate?
Thank you ...
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Mobile numbers capture and transmit data
will it be possible to build a low cost hardware/software device which can capture mobile numbers within a specified radius and then use that information to transmit an sms to those numbers?
From what ...
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How to spoof a cell phone tower (cell site, base station) — homemade IMSI-Catcher
An answer to a recent question has given me an idea for a school project (security CS program).
Also, an active attacker (with a fake base station) can potentially force a mobile phone to use ...
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Smartphone / GSM Sniffer
This question would be in the category of SmartPhone Sniffers.
So we have sniffers that can show the packets that are being sent across a wired or wireless (802.11) network. I am just performing a ...
