Telecommunications Vulnerabilities & Attack Vectors

Comprehensive index of telecommunications security vulnerabilities across signaling protocols, mobile networks, and voice services. Expert analysis of attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and mitigation strategies.

Signaling System 7 vulnerabilities enabling location tracking, call interception, and SMS interception across 2G/3G networks.

Common Attack Types:

Location TrackingCall InterceptionSMS InterceptionFraud

GTP Vulnerabilities

GPRS Tunneling Protocol exploits affecting 4G/5G core networks, enabling user impersonation and data interception.

Common Attack Types:

User ImpersonationData InterceptionDoS AttacksFraud

Voice over LTE security flaws allowing call eavesdropping, caller ID spoofing, and service disruption.

Common Attack Types:

Call EavesdroppingCaller ID SpoofingDoSMitM

VoWiFi Exploits

Voice over WiFi vulnerabilities enabling authentication bypass, call interception, and network infiltration.

Common Attack Types:

Authentication BypassCall InterceptionNetwork AccessSpoofing

SIM Card Attacks

SIM card vulnerabilities including cloning, OTA exploitation, and subscriber identity theft techniques.

Common Attack Types:

SIM CloningOTA ExploitationIdentity TheftSIM Swapping

SIGTRAN Vulnerabilities

Signaling Transport protocol weaknesses in SS7-over-IP implementations affecting modern telecom infrastructure.

Common Attack Types:

Protocol ManipulationSignaling InjectionNetwork DisruptionInterception

Session Initiation Protocol exploits targeting VoIP systems, enabling registration hijacking and call manipulation.

Common Attack Types:

Registration HijackingCall ManipulationDoSEavesdropping

Mobile Network Attacks

Comprehensive mobile network attack vectors including IMSI catchers, fake base stations, and protocol exploits.

Common Attack Types:

IMSI CatchingFake Base StationsDowngrade AttacksJamming

Integrated Services Digital Network vulnerabilities affecting legacy telecom infrastructure and PBX systems.

Common Attack Types:

PBX HackingToll FraudEavesdroppingService Disruption

Understanding Telecommunications Security

Telecommunications networks face sophisticated threats across multiple protocol layers. From legacy SS7 signaling to modern 5G core networks, attackers exploit vulnerabilities in authentication, encryption, and protocol design to compromise subscriber privacy, intercept communications, and commit fraud.

This comprehensive vulnerability index covers attack vectors across all major telecommunications protocols and technologies. Each category includes detailed technical analysis, real-world exploitation examples, detection methods, and industry-standard mitigation strategies.

Deep-Dive Technical Resources

SS7 Attack Sequences

Step-by-step technical breakdown of SS7 attack methodologies with code examples

SIM Security Checklist

Complete security assessment framework with 36 controls across 9 categories

GTP Security Metrics

Real-time monitoring dashboard with threat detection analytics and compliance tracking

MOTIF Attack Matrix

Mobile threat intelligence framework with 14 tactics and 50+ techniques