NYC Telecom Raid: What's Up with Those Weird SIM Banks?
11 hours ago
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- Secret Service uncovers a massive 'SIM farm' in NYC, revealing an unusual hardware setup.
- The hardware, called a 'SIMbank' or 'SIM gateway,' holds hundreds of SIM cards and is used for mass texting and calling.
- These devices, costing thousands of dollars, are primarily used for spam and harassment, though some legitimate uses exist.
- Similar schemes have been uncovered globally, including in South Africa and India.
- The rise of eSIMs may render such devices obsolete in the future.
- The article also mentions unrelated cultural notes, like the passing of Billy Hudson and a memorable Elliott Smith performance.