Two researchers at cybersecurity firm iSec Partners have cracked the security of a Verizon femtocell. Femtocells, also called “small cells,” are low-power cellular base stations that wireless carriers, including Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, either sell or give to consumers. They connect to the service provider’s network through broadband and support multiple cellphones. They extend wireless coverage indoors or at the edge of the carrier’s network. Cellphones automatically connect to femtocells within range and send all their traffic through it.
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Posted by: Richard Adhikari July 15, 2013 01:28 PMTwo researchers at cybersecurity firm iSec Partners have cracked the security of a Verizon femtocell. Femtocells, also called “small cells,” are low-power cellular base stations that wireless carriers, including Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, either sell or give to consumers. They connect to the service provider’s network through broadband and support multiple cellphones. They extend wireless coverage indoors or at the edge of the carrier’s network. Cellphones automatically connect to femtocells within range and send all their traffic through it.