SMS Blasters Present New Cyber Risk, Sending 100K Phishing Texts Per Hour
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The emergence of SMS blasters, devices that can send up to 100,000 phishing texts per hour by impersonating legitimate cell towers, represents a troubling advancement in mobile scams. These devices operate by connecting nearby phones to a downgraded 2G network, allowing them to bypass mobile providers' safeguards, which complicates detection and prevention efforts. With scammers increasingly employing these tactics, healthcare professionals must remain vigilant against potential security breaches that can lead to compromised patient data and fraudulent communications. This trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures within healthcare technology frameworks to protect sensitive information from evolving threats.
