We've all watched a lot of James Bond and other geeky movies, where they are able to sniff GSM data and intercept calls using a van! Does that exist in the real world?
Well I have been doing a bit of research on GSM sniffing tools and techniques that can allow penetrating GSM Networks. During this I came across a device that is basically used to intercept/record/jam GSM cellular communications. These devices are sold commercially, however can be only obtained by Low Enforcement and Govt. Agencies :). The price of these units is upwards to $500,000 USD. So they do exist, and in van styles ;).
More information about these devices can be found on:
Homeland Security Strategies
CryptoPhone
Also check out this Open Source GSM Scanner project, looks interesting:
The Hacker Choice (THC, GSM)
UPDATE:
see our new post:
GSM Hacking on the Cheap! which includes a Black Hat Presentation.
Also see a youtuve video demonstration of how it is done and how you can protect agains it with software:
Update October 2008:
See our youtube video post with full hacking details for building a gsm sniffer for under 1000 USD:
http://www.uaehackers.com/2008/10/layerone-2008-david-hulton-intercepting.html
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1 comment:
nice, if emiratesian's wifes read this post, I'm sure this sniffing device will exceed the 1 mill sold in one hour lol
good topic
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