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Malicious SIMs can hijack smartphones, steal files, and lock them onto 2G
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-48618 | In processLaunchBrowser of CommandParamsFactory.java, there is a possible browser interaction from the lockscreen due to improper locking | 6.8 | <1% |
From the original article
3 min read at helpnetsecurity.com
Researchers have found that compromised or malicious SIM cards can issue commands to some smartphones and cellular-connected devices, allowing attackers to steal information, disrupt communications, downgrade connections to 2G, and in some cases execute code.
By @helpnetsecurity · helpnetsecurity.com
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