‘5Ghoul’ Vulnerabilities Haunt Qualcomm, MediaTek 5G Modems

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