O2 UK’s VoLTE Security Blunder: How a Phone Call Could Reveal Your Location!
A flaw in O2 UK’s VoLTE and WiFi Calling allowed calls to expose users’ locations and identifiers. Security researcher Daniel Williams found the issue, which had been lurking since 2017. Thankfully, O2 UK confirmed a fix, proving once again that even virtual bugs need a good swatting.
Hot Take:
Oh, O2! You had one job—keeping everyone’s location under wraps! But instead, you let your customers’ whereabouts become the hottest thing since Pokémon Go. Luckily, it seems you’ve patched up the digital pothole. Just remember, in the world of tech, it’s not about where you start, but where you end up (or who you can track). Cheers to fixing the bug, and here’s hoping it wasn’t too much of a wild goose chase!
Key Points:
- A flaw in O2 UK’s VoLTE and WiFi calling exposed users’ locations.
- Security researcher Daniel Williams discovered the flaw in 2017.
- Williams used a rooted phone to track users via cell tower data.
- O2 UK has confirmed the issue is now fixed after recent reports.
- Virgin Media assures customers no action is needed on their part.
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