TechnologyGmail’s SMS verification codes could be intercepted through SS7 exploits
A post warns that attackers could exploit SS7, the signaling system behind phone networks, to intercept verification codes without touching the victim’s phone.
TLDR
A post claims Gmail accounts can appear locked down while remaining vulnerable through SMS two-factor authentication. It says hackers can exploit SS7 to intercept verification codes and gain access to accounts without ever touching the user’s phone.
Gmail’s SMS verification codes could be intercepted through SS7 exploits
A post warns that attackers could exploit SS7, the signaling system behind phone networks, to intercept verification codes without touching the victim’s phone.
TLDR
A post claims Gmail accounts can appear locked down while remaining vulnerable through SMS two-factor authentication. It says hackers can exploit SS7 to intercept verification codes and gain access to accounts without ever touching the user’s phone.
