SIM Servers and Cards Seized Near UN General Assembly in New York
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The U.S. Secret Service seized 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area. These devices were used to threaten U.S. officials and posed a significant threat to national security. The seizure occurred near the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City. The devices could be weaponized for various attacks on telecommunications infrastructure, including disabling cell towers and facilitating encrypted communication. The investigation revealed potential links to nation-state actors, though specific details about the threats and involved nations remain undisclosed.
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23.09.2025 18:48 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 23h ago
U.S. Secret Service Seizes SIM Servers and Cards Near UN General Assembly
The U.S. Secret Service seized 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area. These devices were used to threaten U.S. officials and posed a significant threat to national security. The seizure occurred near the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City. The devices could be weaponized for various attacks on telecommunications infrastructure, including disabling cell towers and facilitating encrypted communication. The investigation revealed potential links to nation-state actors, though specific details about the threats and involved nations remain undisclosed.
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- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The U.S. Secret Service discovered and seized 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The devices were concentrated within a 35-mile radius of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The devices were used to issue anonymous telephonic threats against U.S. government officials.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The devices could be weaponized to conduct various attacks on telecommunications infrastructure, including disabling cell phone towers and facilitating encrypted communication.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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Early evidence suggests links to nation-state threat actors, though specific details remain undisclosed.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The Secret Service's Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit is leading the investigation.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48
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The potential for disruption to U.S. telecommunications posed by this network is considered severe.
First reported: 23.09.2025 18:48📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- U.S. Secret Service Seizes 300 SIM Servers, 100K Cards Threatening U.S. Officials Near UN — thehackernews.com — 23.09.2025 18:48