As the security vulnerability is revealed in SIM cards, which are considered the powerful digital technology for its ongoing health, millions of cell phones are found under the threat. With 2billion smartphones there are more than 3billion mobile devices in the world. The founder of German firm Security Research Labs Carsten Nohl, who carries researches for mobile security discovered security vulnerability in 25 % of SIM cards across the world .About 3 billion DES-powered SIM cards are susceptible to the hack. As result of investigation it is revealed that this vulnerability could allow hackers to take over mobile payments and bank messages.
Millions of mobile phones are under threat
30 Sep 2013