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SS7 — How Your Phone Can Be Hacked With an Unanswered WhatsApp Call

  • SS7 is a system that was created in 1975 to secure phone calls.
  • However, with an increase in the number of cellular network providers, SS7 has become vulnerable.
  • Individuals can now buy access to SS7 for tracking locations and intercepting calls and SMS messages.
  • The Pegasus spyware, distributed to governments, can exploit SS7 vulnerabilities by installing malware through an unanswered WhatsApp call.

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