- Joined
- 3 Nov 2010
- Messages
- 27,424
- Solutions
- 8
- Reaction score
- 37,642
The nature and volume of the compromised data reportedly suggest that ‘kiberphant0m’ had prolonged access to BSNL’s systems. As per the report, the threat actor discussed misuse of the data for activities such as SIM cloning and extortion. Once cloned, a SIM card can be used to intercept calls and messages, including OTPs, bypass two-factor authentication, access bank accounts and more.
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Threat Actor Breaches BSNL Data Systems, Planning to Clone SIMs; Millions of Subscribers at Risk: New Report - News18
In a shocking revelation, a recent data breach report disclosed that a notorious threat actor known as ‘kiberphant0m’ gained access to the data systems of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecommunications provider.