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So, the twitter post alludes to SS7, but it is not clear how it is (ab)used to do the Telegram-related exploitation.

Presumably, SS7's design flaws are being used intercept Telegram's registration verification messages, placing the resulting Telegram accounts under control of the bad actors while appearing to be real, independent users (and so aiding in establishing their credibility, which leads to other things), but that is a bit... handwave-y.

parent T3OU-736 3 years ago

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