Why Telcos Keep Getting Hacked

Explore the vulnerabilities and security challenges faced by telecom operators and Internet Service Providers in this comprehensive conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the history of telecom hacking, from early blue-boxing pranks to modern cyberwarfare tactics. Analyze recent security incidents and their root causes across various network infrastructures, including LTE, GPON, Frame Relay, X.25, and ADSL. Learn about the difficulties in balancing mass fraud detection with identifying sophisticated attacks, and discover how some operators have successfully addressed these challenges. Examine lawful and unlawful interception systems used by governments and other entities, and gain insights into recent advancements in SS7 signaling security. For privacy-conscious users, explore countermeasures and evasion techniques to protect against surveillance. Benefit from the expertise of Philippe Langlois and Emmanuel Gadaix, seasoned security researchers and entrepreneurs with extensive experience in telecom and network security.