Security flaw found in 2G mobile data encryption standard

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by ronjor, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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  2. reasonablePrivacy

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    It is not surprising and it is not news that encryption commonly used on mobile devices since late 90s for almost a decade may be cracked on today hardware. The news is that it was deliberately flawed.
    Another bad news is that current flagships smartphones still support it.
     
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