SilentAir Hijacks Asian Telecom Networks to Intercept SMS 2FA Codes and Spy on Taiwanese Users
SilentAir spies on Taiwanese users by hijacking Asian telecom networks to intercept SMS 2FA codes.
A new state-level spying group named SilentAir has been identified hijacking equipment within Asian mobile operators to intercept calls and texts. The group primarily targets users in Taiwan, with attack sources found in at least six Asian countries.
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