A new attack is affecting SMS messaging with the users never finding out. The attack, uncovered by Motherboard, uses text-messaging management services to redirect messages to hackers from the user.

These services are&nbsp;used by businesses, but now hackers are capitalising on the service’s loopholes. The service essentially provides the hackers access to everything in your texts, ranging from two-factor authentication codes, login links, and one-time passwords that are usually delivered via SMS.

As if that was not enough to scare users, the hackers can also respond to messages on your behalf without you even finding out.

It is common for companies to not tell the user that their messages are being redirected to someone else. And the worst part of it all? Anybody can deploy the attack, and it costs less than $16, as uncovered by a Motherboard reporter, Joseph Cox, who was able to successfully hack his own phone using the exploits already in place within the industry.

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Not many companies are doing anything, or worse - lack awareness about the loophole which allows such attacks to continue unabated.

It’s not the attack which could compromise one’s data, but the content of our private SMSs - a service now largely used just for authentication purposes, as users have moved on to app-based messaging like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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SMSing has become largely obsolete for private conversations, but could still be exploited to access important links, for companies still using SMSs to send password reset links - ranging from banks to social media companies. In addition, many also send login links on SMS.

The attacker can easily click on these links to change passwords of your important accounts and services. Easiest way to avoid being hacked? Stop using SMS services for anything security-related.

A new attack is affecting SMS messaging with the users never finding out. The attack, uncovered by Motherboard, uses text-messaging management services to redirect messages to hackers from the user.

A new attack is affecting SMS messaging with the users never finding out. The attack, uncovered by Motherboard, uses text-messaging management services to redirect messages to hackers from the user. These services are used by businesses, but now hackers are capitalising on the service’s loopholes. The service essentially provides the hackers access to everything in your texts, ranging from two-factor authentication codes, login links, and one-time passwords that are usually delivered via SMS. As if that was not enough to scare users, the hackers can also respond to messages on your behalf without you even finding out. It is common for companies to not tell the user that their messages are being redirected to someone else. And the worst part of it all? Anybody can deploy the attack, and it costs less than $16, as uncovered by a Motherboard reporter, Joseph Cox, who was able to successfully hack his own phone using the exploits already in place within the industry. Also read: Just 111 Facebook users spread half of Covid vaccine doubts Not many companies are doing anything, or worse - lack awareness about the loophole which allows such attacks to continue unabated. It’s not the attack which could compromise one’s data, but the content of our private SMSs - a service now largely used just for authentication purposes, as users have moved on to app-based messaging like WhatsApp and Telegram. Also read: Twitter users experiencing bizarre bug banning users for mentioning 'Memphis' SMSing has become largely obsolete for private conversations, but could still be exploited to access important links, for companies still using SMSs to send password reset links - ranging from banks to social media companies. In addition, many also send login links on SMS. The attacker can easily click on these links to change passwords of your important accounts and services. Easiest way to avoid being hacked? Stop using SMS services for anything security-related.

Telecom companies may be redirecting your SMSs to hackers for less than $16!

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal on Saturday said that voice and SMS services on all local prepaid SIM cards shall be restored across Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

 
"2G mobile data on postpaid mobile for accessing white-listed websites shall be allowed in all 10 districts of Jammu and Kupwara, Bandipora in Kashmir division. Mobile internet shall remain suspended in Budgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Srinagar, Kulgam, Anantnag, Shopian and Pulwama," Kansal told media today during a press conference.&nbsp;

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Telecom services were snapped in Jammu and Kashmir last year in August after the abrogation of Article 370.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, restrictions on the internet services in parts of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/broadband-and-mobile-internet-services-partially-restored-in-jammu-kashmir-274350">Jammu and Kashmir were lifted in five districts</a>.

Access to the internet was said to be granted to institutions catering to duties and websites of the government such as the banking firms.

The move came after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, directed the administration to review within a week all telecom restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The top court also ordered restoring internet services for essential services in Jammu and Kashmir. "It is no doubt that freedom of speech is an essential tool in a democratic setup. Freedom of Internet access is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of free speech," the SC said.&nbsp;

It also said that the suspension of internet services is a violation of telecom laws.

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal on Saturday said that voice and SMS services on all local prepaid SIM cards shall be restored across Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.

Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal on Saturday said that voice and SMS services on all local prepaid SIM cards shall be restored across Jammu and Kashmir, news agency ANI reported. "2G mobile data on postpaid mobile for accessing white-listed websites shall be allowed in all 10 districts of Jammu and Kupwara, Bandipora in Kashmir division. Mobile internet shall remain suspended in Budgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Srinagar, Kulgam, Anantnag, Shopian and Pulwama," Kansal told media today during a press conference. Also read: Supreme Court orders review on all restrictive orders in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation Rohit Kansal:2G mobile data on postpaid mobile for accessing whitelisted websites shall be allowed in all 10 districts of Jammu&Kupwara, Bandipora in Kashmir division. Mobile internet shall remain suspended in Budgam, Ganderbal,Baramulla,Srinagar,Kulgam,Anantnag, Shopian&Pulwama https://t.co/HEXpQySXWp — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2020 × Telecom services were snapped in Jammu and Kashmir last year in August after the abrogation of Article 370. Earlier this week, restrictions on the internet services in parts of Jammu and Kashmir were lifted in five districts. Access to the internet was said to be granted to institutions catering to duties and websites of the government such as the banking firms. The move came after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, directed the administration to review within a week all telecom restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. The top court also ordered restoring internet services for essential services in Jammu and Kashmir. "It is no doubt that freedom of speech is an essential tool in a democratic setup. Freedom of Internet access is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of free speech," the SC said. It also said that the suspension of internet services is a violation of telecom laws.

Jammu and Kashmir: Voice call, SMS services to be restored for prepaid mobile users

The short-messaging-services (SMS) are set to be restored in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/5-former-jk-legislators-detained-after-the-abrogation-of-article-370-released-271077">Kashmir valley</a> starting midnight today, or January 1, 2020, reported ANI.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal, the SMS services will resume to normal tonight.

All network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution citing security concerns.

Earlier, on October 14, postpaid mobile services were restored across the former state.

With the abrogation of Article 370 came the bifurcation of the former state of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-bsf-organises-medical-camp-in-poonch-270260">Jammu and Kashmir</a> into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh formalised on October 31.

(With inputs from agencies)

The short-messaging-services (SMS) are set to be restored in the Kashmir valley starting midnight today, or January 1, 2020, reported ANI. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal, the SMS services will resume to normal tonight.

The short-messaging-services (SMS) are set to be restored in the Kashmir valley starting midnight today, or January 1, 2020, reported ANI. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal, the SMS services will resume to normal tonight. All network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution citing security concerns. Earlier, on October 14, postpaid mobile services were restored across the former state. With the abrogation of Article 370 came the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh formalised on October 31. (With inputs from agencies)

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Telecom companies may be redirecting your SMSs to hackers for less than $16!

Jammu and Kashmir: Voice call, SMS services to be restored for prepaid mobile users

SMS services to be restored in Kashmir valley starting tonight