Technology August 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM

Malicious SIMs can shut down phones, steal files, and drag 5G back to 2G

The Register

Researchers find standards-compliant functionality can be abused to hijack modems, downgrade connections, and even execute code

Face-swap software blinked for 'barely a second,' giving Spanish cops the break they needed

Audit logs found no unexpected visitors, but release verification still needs an update

The bigger risk is underinvestment, claims consulting biz McKinsey

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