Mobile network flaws could open Bitcoin wallets to hackers

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By Ian BarkerSep 18, 2017, 11:31 am209 pts
An architecture flaw in mobile networks could allow hackers to intercept SMS one-time passwords and access Bitcoin wallets. The vulnerability uncovered by enterprise security specialist Positive Technologies means that with just a person's first name, last name, and phone number, researchers were able learn the…

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