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Autori principali: Sturm, Julian, Fraunholz, Daniel, Zeidler, Oliver, Schaar, Katharina, Kellerer, Wolfgang
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Pubblicazione: 2026
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Accesso online:https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.29636
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author Sturm, Julian
Fraunholz, Daniel
Zeidler, Oliver
Schaar, Katharina
Kellerer, Wolfgang
author_facet Sturm, Julian
Fraunholz, Daniel
Zeidler, Oliver
Schaar, Katharina
Kellerer, Wolfgang
contents Mobile networks are essential for modern societies. The most recent generation of mobile networks will be even more ubiquitous than previous ones. Therefore, the security of these networks as part of the critical infrastructure with essential communication services is of the uttermost importance. However, these systems are still vulnerable to being compromised, as showcased in the recent discussion on supply chain security and other challenges. This work addresses problems arising from compromised 5G core network components. The investigations reveal how attacks based on command and control communication can be designed so that they cannot be detected or prevented. This way, various attacks against the security and privacy of subscribers can be performed for which no effective countermeasures are available.
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spellingShingle 5G Puppeteer: Chaining Hidden Command and Control Channels in 5G Core Networks
Sturm, Julian
Fraunholz, Daniel
Zeidler, Oliver
Schaar, Katharina
Kellerer, Wolfgang
Cryptography and Security
Mobile networks are essential for modern societies. The most recent generation of mobile networks will be even more ubiquitous than previous ones. Therefore, the security of these networks as part of the critical infrastructure with essential communication services is of the uttermost importance. However, these systems are still vulnerable to being compromised, as showcased in the recent discussion on supply chain security and other challenges. This work addresses problems arising from compromised 5G core network components. The investigations reveal how attacks based on command and control communication can be designed so that they cannot be detected or prevented. This way, various attacks against the security and privacy of subscribers can be performed for which no effective countermeasures are available.
title 5G Puppeteer: Chaining Hidden Command and Control Channels in 5G Core Networks
topic Cryptography and Security
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.29636