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.
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