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SMS Blaster Text Scams Surge, Experts Warn of Fake Cell Tower Risks

ID: 39d60263-006f-53e9-90f3-43c1cb377d53

STIX ID: report--39d60263-006f-53e9-90f3-43c1cb377d53

Feed Name: Zimperium Blog

Threat Score
45/100

Date Published: 2025-10-24

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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Attackers are using devices that mimic cell towers ("SMS blasters") to force mobile phones onto downgraded 2G networks and push phishing text messages that can evade carrier filtering, according to a TechRadar report.

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