GSM cell phone code cracked

[Globetrotter]

Hackers Break GSM Cell Phone Code

German computer engineer, Karsten Nohl, has deciphered and published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world's digital mobile phone calls. About 80% of phone calls made around the world can now be intercepted.

Time for GSM operators to upgrade their security!?

 

[rebel998]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=209356

 

[PeterCH]

Hackers Break GSM Cell Phone Code

German computer engineer, Karsten Nohl, has deciphered and published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world's digital mobile phone calls. About 80% of phone calls made around the world can now be intercepted.

Time for GSM operators to upgrade their security!?

Then switch to 3G or FOMA.