U.S. Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N
4 hours ago
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- U.S. Secret Service disrupted a large telecom network in the New York tri-state area that threatened NYC's telecom systems and the U.N. General Assembly.
- Over 100,000 SIM cards and 300 SIM servers were seized, capable of sending 30 million texts per minute and disabling cell towers.
- The network could have blocked emergency communications and launched DDoS attacks, posing a national security risk.
- Investigation began after telephonic threats to senior U.S. officials, including those protected by the Secret Service.
- Network linked to foreign governments, organized crime, drug cartels, and human trafficking rings.
- Equipment found near the U.N., along with cocaine, illegal firearms, and electronic devices.
- No arrests yet, but officials warn of potential future arrests and other hidden networks.
- Homeland Security Investigations and Secret Service are leading separate but coordinated investigations.