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Researchers Report 84 Flaws in 4G and 5G Cores, Including a Session Hijacking Flaw
Researchers have reported the discovery of 84 previously unknown vulnerabilities affecting the core networks of 4G and 5G mobile systems. These flaws, collectively termed 'iTrue' vulnerabilities, are described as stemming from implicit trust errors between various network functions within the core infrastructure. The report indicates that these issues could potentially be exploited to…
Operation Road Trap: Fake toll and parking texts are spreading worldwide
Scammers are globally targeting drivers with fraudulent text messages impersonating toll operators, parking authorities, and transport agencies, according to a recent analysis by Bitdefender Labs. Since December 2025, researchers have tracked these "smishing" campaigns, which have sent over 79,000 deceptive messages across 12 countries. The active campaigns aim to trick recipients into paying…