Darshak - How to Turn Your Phone into a Low Cost IMSI Catcher Device

Learn how to transform your smartphone into a cost-effective IMSI catcher detection device in this informative conference talk from the 44CON Information Security Conference. Explore the vulnerabilities in mobile communication security and privacy, including the prevalence of silent SMS tracking and IMSI catcher threats. Discover the Darshak framework and its methodology for identifying GSM security issues, detecting silent SMS, and building user profiles to enhance mobile security. Gain insights into the technical details, problem-solving approaches, and practical demonstrations that address unsolved security questions in the mobile telephony landscape.

Intro
Overview
Problem - Criminals
Mobile Security Status
Unsolved Security Questions
Darshak* Framework
Technical Details
Methodology
GSM Security Issues
Detecting silent SMS - Demo
IMSI Catcher Detection
Finding parameters
Building a profile