Israeli Scientists Crack GSM Mobile Call Security

An Israeli scientist said on Wednesday his team had found a way to break into mobile phone calls on ubiquitous GSM networks, potentially allowing eavesdroppers to listen in on conversations and even take on a caller's identity. The researchers claimed they also managed to overcome the new encryption system that was put in place as a response to previous attacks

They have sent a copy of their research to the GSM Association to help them correct the problem, and the method is being patented and will be used only by law enforcement agencies, according to Yahoo News.

emily | 9:28 AM | Technology |
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