Message is sent
The sender's phone sends the SMS to the nearest cell tower.
What are SS7 Attacks?
SS7 attacks involve exploiting vulnerabilities in the SS7 network to intercept, manipulate, or redirect communication. These attacks can be used to eavesdrop on conversations, track the location of mobile devices, and even intercept SMS messages.
They can also be leveraged to perform fraudulent activities, such as bypassing two-factor authentication and conducting unauthorized transactions.
ShadowSim's Role
ShadowSim leverages the same SS7 vulnerabilities in a lawful manner through carrier partnerships. We intercept SMS messages at the cell tower level before they reach the target device, providing authorized users with real-time access to SMS traffic without the target ever knowing.
How SMS Interception Works
When someone sends an SMS to your target's phone number, the message travels through the cellular network. Here's what happens:
Carrier network routes it
The SMS passes through the carrier's network infrastructure.
ShadowSim intercepts
Our software intercepts the message before it reaches the target's device.
You receive it instantly
The SMS is displayed in your dashboard in real-time.
Target receives it normally
The target gets the SMS with no indication it was intercepted.