December 11, 2023 at 04:18PM Academic researchers from the ASSET Research Group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design have identified 14 security defects, collectively known as 5Ghoul, affecting over 700 smartphone models with specific 5G modems. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to disrupt and freeze 5G connections and affect various devices, requiring patches … Read more
December 8, 2023 at 01:00PM A set of security vulnerabilities in 5G mobile modems from major chipset vendors like MediaTek and Qualcomm, dubbed 5Ghoul, affects USB, IoT modems, and numerous smartphone models. The vulnerabilities, disclosed by researchers from SUTD, could allow for continuous or downgraded attacks. Patches have been released for most flaws, impacting product … Read more
December 8, 2023 at 10:25AM A new set of 5G modem vulnerabilities, collectively known as “5Ghoul,” impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners and Apple, as well as routers and USB modems. Discovered by researchers, these vulnerabilities can lead to disruptions and network downgrades, posing a risk to security. Qualcomm and MediaTek have released … Read more