Friday, 24 March, 2023

Risk of misuse of 5G network in drug smuggling and money laundering

<p>Warning against the vulnerabilities of the high-speed 5G telecom network against crimes such as drug trafficking, human and organ trafficking, money laundering and terror financing. Mobile operators need to adopt a hybrid cloud-based approach where sensitive data is stored locally and less sensitive data stored in the cloud, the Indian Police Service officers have said. Vulnerabilities such as IDOR could arise due to unsecured radio interface encryption.&nbsp;</p>