Hidden Agendas - Bypassing GSMA Recommendations on SS7 Networks

Explore the vulnerabilities in SS7 networks and learn how attackers can bypass GSMA security recommendations in this 55-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Dive into the ongoing security challenges faced by mobile operators as they implement measures like SMS Home Routing systems and SS7 firewalls to protect against threats. Discover how malicious actors can still gain access to signaling networks through alternative vectors such as internet and mobile radio. Examine the transition to 5G technology while billions of subscribers continue to rely on vulnerable 2G and 3G networks. Uncover a critical SS7 feature that allows encapsulation of multiple components in a single signaling message, potentially undermining existing protection tools. Gain insights into real-world attack scenarios and understand the implications for current signaling protection strategies.