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U.S. Telecoms Face Serious Security Risks as Vulnerabilities Are Exposed

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U.S. Telecoms Face Serious Security Risks as Vulnerabilities Are Exposed

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  • The article highlights the **serious vulnerabilities** within the SS7 protocol, used for routing calls and messages, which hackers can exploit.
  • **Criminals** can redirect SMS codes, undermining **two-factor authentication (2FA)**, leading to significant fraud, as evidenced by past incidents.
  • The **FCC** has reacted to these pressing security issues, spurred on by warnings from **Senator Ron Wyden** regarding **national security risks**.
  • Focus is directed on **Chinese hacking groups**—notably **Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon, and Flax Typhoon**—as significant threats to U.S. telecommunications.
  • The vulnerabilities could enable these hackers to attack critical infrastructures, prompting urgent attention from **U.S. regulators and security officials**.

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