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An SS7 attack exploits vulnerabilities in the Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol, allowing hackers to intercept calls and SMS, track device locations, and extract sensitive information from telecom networks. The protocol’s trust-based design makes it especially vulnerable to a variety of attack techniques, even in modern networks where legacy SS7 infrastructure is still present.
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3 min readNov 10, 2025
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An SS7 attack exploits vulnerabilities in the Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol, allowing hackers to intercept calls and SMS, track device locations, and extract sensitive information from telecom networks. The protocol’s trust-based design makes it especially vulnerable to a variety of attack techniques, even in modern networks where legacy SS7 infrastructure is still present.
Disclaimer: This document is for educational purposes only. Exploiting systems without authorization is illegal and punishable by law.
Stay ethical. Stay legal. Secure responsibly.
Thanks, Everyone for reading. Enjoy Happy Ethical Hacking!
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SS7 Attack Basics
- SS7 is a global communication protocol for routing calls and messages between mobile networks.
- Attackers exploit the lack of authentication and secure access controls in SS7 to launch man-in-the-middle, spoofing, and data interception attacks.
- Common attacks include intercepting SMS (including 2FA codes), call eavesdropping, real-time location tracking, and subscriber information theft