Boffins say tool can sniff 5G traffic, launch ‘attacks’ without using rogue base stations

Sni5Gect research crew targets sweet spot during device / network handshake pause

Security boffins have released an open source tool for poking holes in 5G mobile networks, claiming it can do up- and downlink sniffing and a novel connection downgrade attack – plus “other serious exploits” they’re keeping under wraps, for now.…

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