U.S. Secret Service Dismantles NYC Telecom Threat Network
U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a secret network that posed a significant threat to New York City's telecom infrastructure. The network, discovered within a 35-mile radius of the United Nations, consisted of over 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers. It was used to conduct telecommunications-related threats towards senior U.S. government officials and had the potential to shut down the entire cell phone network in the city.
The network was tied to foreign actors and individuals known to law enforcement. It was used for encrypted communications between threat actors, allowing them to plan and execute potential disruptions during the UN General Assembly. The discovery was made public to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safety of those involved in the event.
The Secret Service is currently investigating who placed the equipment and analyzing data from the 100,000 cell phones involved. The highly complex equipment identified was deemed highly dangerous by intelligence agencies. It is believed that both foreign state actors and organized crime groups were involved in setting up the network.
The dismantling of this secret network is a testament to the U.S. Secret Service's commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the safety of senior government officials. The investigation into those responsible is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.
