[FRIAM] After years of warnings, mobile network hackers exploit SS7 flaws to drain bank accounts • The Register

[Owen Densmore]

We know that Two Factor Authentication is supposed to be more secure. And
Google's Authenticator app which gives you a new "pin" every minute seems
quite effective.

But many TFA's use messages to your phone with a pin. Guess what. They are
easily hacked! The cellular network protocol used for TFA pins have been
hacked and are used to drain your bank account!
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https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/05/03/hackers_fire_up_ss7_flaw/?mt=1493924328271

​Whoda thought! Dongles and Authenticator are still safe, whew.

   -- Owen​
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