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U.S. authorities shut down a massive SIM card network near NYC capable of disrupting Manhattan’s cell service and enabling nationwide attacks.
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a large-scale SIM card network near New York City, involving over 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers, capable of disrupting cellular service across Manhattan and potentially blocking emergency calls.
The system could have overwhelmed networks, sent mass encrypted messages nationwide in under 12 minutes, and enabled large-scale fraud, espionage, or coordinated attacks.
Authorities believe it may have been used by criminal groups, fraud syndicates, or foreign actors, with operations possibly linked to national security threats during the UN General Assembly.
Though no attacks occurred and no arrests have been made, the discovery highlights serious vulnerabilities in critical communications infrastructure.
Federal, state, and local agencies are investigating the network’s origins and scale, urging telecom providers to strengthen security.
The incident underscores growing risks to urban digital systems and the need for enhanced oversight of physical and digital network components.
Las autoridades estadounidenses cerraron una red masiva de tarjetas SIM cerca de la ciudad de Nueva York capaz de interrumpir el servicio celular de Manhattan y permitir ataques a nivel nacional.