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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by 2OEH8eoCRo0 on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @11:05AM (#45348109)
How could lots of cellular radios be used to capture data that's in the air?
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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by xnx on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @11:34AM (#45348515)
Yes, this is what I want to know. I didn't think a cell phone (or any number of cell phones) could intercept other phone calls/data. I know a fake cell tower has some capability for that.
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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by thenthenthen on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @01:01PM (#45349803)
Crash the tower (instead of jamming it) and then put up your own fake tower?
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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by 2OEH8eoCRo0 on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @01:07PM (#45349904)
It's wireless comms, can't anyone with a radio tune in? The problem is capturing all channels which can be accomplished with lots of radios

How are cell signals different from any other radio comms?

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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by jandrese on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @02:33PM (#45351020)
The problem is that it's all encrypted.
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Re:Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Foun... by 2OEH8eoCRo0 on Tuesday September 23, 2025 @02:36PM (#45351048)
Yes I know. I assume a state actor could still use it if not decrypt it.
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