SECURITYAug 11 · 12:05 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS[email protected] (The Hacker News)

A Malicious SIM Card Can Run Attacker Code Inside the Modems Behind Cellular IoT Devices

A malicious SIM card has the capability to force a connected device to run commands chosen by an attacker. This vulnerability affects cellular modules in devices such as electric-vehicle chargers, industrial routers, and car telematics units. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Fuzzware tested 26 phones and cellular modules for this threat.

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