Secret Service Zaps Sinister SIM Scam: National Security Threat Neutralized
The U.S. Secret Service foiled a plot involving a network of SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards around the New York tri-state area. These devices, capable of disabling cell towers and issuing threats, posed an imminent threat to national security. Potential nation-state actors were involved, but no further details were disclosed.
Hot Take:
Who knew the Secret Service had a side gig as New York City’s newest tech start-up? Instead of launching the next big app, they shut down a rogue SIM card empire that was more threatening than a New York City subway rat. It’s like when you order a pizza and instead, get a SWAT team in your living room.
Key Points:
- The Secret Service dismantled a network of over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in the New York tri-state area.
- The devices were within 35 miles of the United Nations General Assembly in NYC.
- Potential threats included disabling cell towers and encrypted communications between criminals.
- Nation-state actors and individuals known to law enforcement are suspected to be involved.
- Anonymous assassination threats against senior U.S. officials were linked to this network.
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