importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-14T15:14:40Z

Iran Exploits SS7 Vulnerabilities to Track US Military in Middle East

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Iran exploited vulnerabilities in global telecom networks, including SS7 protocols and advertising technology, to track U.S. military personnel in the Middle East. This enabled targeted attacks on military bases and facilities, highlighting critical security risks in cellular infrastructure.

The Iranian government exploited well-known flaws in cellphone networks to locate and then strike U.S. military personnel in the build-up and beginning of the war.

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