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Malicious SIMs can shut down phones, steal files, and drag 5G back to 2G
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Summary
This article discusses a security vulnerability where malicious actors are exploiting SIM cards to disable phones, steal data, and potentially downgrade connections to 2G, enabling more sophisticated phishing attacks. The vulnerability is linked to SIM card manipulation and could be used to target users with increased difficulty in verifying communications.
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