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Canadian authorities block SMS blasters stealing data and disrupting 911 calls

Authorities in Canada have apprehended three individuals using sophisticated SMS blasters mounted in vehicles to disrupt mobile networks and steal data. These devices sent millions of smishing messages, infiltrated tens of thousands of devices, and even blocked emergency 911 calls. The operation caused an estimated 13 million network disruptions before the blasters were successfully blocked. AI

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    Mobile SMS blasters in vehicles prowled Canadian streets, causing 13 million network disruptions and infiltrating tens of thousands of devices — blaster blocked

    Mobile SMS blasters in vehicles prowled Canadian streets, causing 13 million network disruptions and infiltrating tens of thousands of devices — blaster blocked 911 calls, stole cellphone data The authorities say that the three individuals used the SMS blasters to send thousands …