Network Attack Flow Visualizations
Interactive network diagrams demonstrating advanced telecommunications attack methodologies with step-by-step visualization of SS7 exploitation, IMS hijacking, and 5G security vulnerabilities.
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SS7 Location Tracking Attack
Demonstration of how attackers exploit SS7 vulnerabilities to track mobile device locations through MAP protocol manipulation.
SS7
Critical
4
Network Nodes
4
Connections
5
Attack Steps
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SS7 Location Tracking Attack
Demonstration of how attackers exploit SS7 vulnerabilities to track mobile device locations through MAP protocol manipulation.
Attacker
Target
Infrastructure
Attack Path
Data Flow
Attack Timeline
1
Network Reconnaissance
Attacker identifies target network's GT (Global Title) and SS7 routing information
Attacker HLR
2
MAP PSI Injection
Send malicious MAP Provide Subscriber Info (PSI) request to target HLR
Attacker HLR
Victim HLR
3
Location Query
Victim HLR queries MSC/VLR for current location information
Victim HLR
MSC/VLR
4
Location Response
MSC/VLR responds with current cell tower and location area information
MSC/VLR
Victim HLR
5
Data Exfiltration
Victim HLR sends location data back to attacker's HLR
Victim HLR
Attacker HLR
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Network Components
Attacker HLR
Malicious Home Location Register controlled by attacker
compromised
Victim HLR
Target network's Home Location Register
vulnerable
MSC/VLR
Mobile Switching Center / Visitor Location Register
secure
Target Device
Victim's mobile device
unknown
Attack Methodology
1
Network Reconnaissance
Attacker identifies target network's GT (Global Title) and SS7 routing information
2
MAP PSI Injection
Send malicious MAP Provide Subscriber Info (PSI) request to target HLR
3
Location Query
Victim HLR queries MSC/VLR for current location information
4
Location Response
MSC/VLR responds with current cell tower and location area information
5
Data Exfiltration
Victim HLR sends location data back to attacker's HLR
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Network Security Resources
Essential tools and references
Security Tools
- • Network analyzers
- • Protocol testers
- • Attack simulators
- • Visualization tools
Research Areas
- • SS7 vulnerabilities
- • IMS security
- • 5G attacks
- • Protocol analysis
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