- Iran used SS7 telecom vulnerabilities to locate U.S. military personnel before and during the Iran War.
- Exploitation of SS7 protocols in 2G and 3G networks enabled tracking of cellphones abroad for surveillance.
- Iran targeted U.S. forces in bases and hotels across Iraq, Bahrain, and other Middle Eastern locations, leading to injuries.
- Iran also abused mobile advertising technology for surveillance, leveraging common tech for tailored ad tracking.