The US Secret Service disrupted a network of telecommunications devices that could have shut down cellular networks during the UN General Assembly in New York City. Last month, they uncovered over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of executing telecom attacks in the vicinity. This network was potent enough to cripple cell phone towers, potentially shutting down communications in New York City, especially as world leaders are meeting for this significant occasion.
Special agent in charge Matt McCool emphasized the scale of the threat, indicating that the equipment could send disruptive texts to the entire US population within just 12 minutes. The operation, reportedly linked to nation-state actors and organized crime, was well-funded and meticulously organized.
Furthermore, investigators found illegal arms, narcotics, and advanced communication devices at multiple sites used for storing these telecom setups. The entire scheme surfaced following telephonic threats directed at US government officials earlier this year, underscoring a severe threat to national security, especially with more than 100 delegations gathering in Midtown Manhattan.
Special agent in charge Matt McCool emphasized the scale of the threat, indicating that the equipment could send disruptive texts to the entire US population within just 12 minutes. The operation, reportedly linked to nation-state actors and organized crime, was well-funded and meticulously organized.
Furthermore, investigators found illegal arms, narcotics, and advanced communication devices at multiple sites used for storing these telecom setups. The entire scheme surfaced following telephonic threats directed at US government officials earlier this year, underscoring a severe threat to national security, especially with more than 100 delegations gathering in Midtown Manhattan.
