Canada’s first SMS blaster case leads to three arrests
Canadian law enforcement arrested three men who face 44 charges for operating an SMS blaster device that mimicked a legitimate cellular tower. The device was operated from vehicles, allowing it to move throughout the Greater Toronto Area and operate in multiple locations. When a phone connects to an SMS blaster, the user receives fraudulent text messages that appear to come from trusted organizations. These messages often prompt recipients to click on links leading to fake … More
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