LTE & IMSI Catcher Myths

Explore the myths surrounding LTE and IMSI catchers in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the vulnerabilities of LTE networks and baseband software that allow for bypassing enhanced security mechanisms. Learn how to build an LTE IMSI catcher and witness demonstrations of popular phones failing on LTE networks. Examine topics such as baseband, IMSI, MC Catcher techniques, LTE architecture, paging, specification vulnerabilities, downgrade attacks, fake base stations, and active attacks. Gain insights into tracking methods, including GPS and social media platforms like Facebook. Understand the implications of these vulnerabilities for mobile phone security and privacy in the 4G era.

Introduction
Overview
Demonstration
Baseband
IMSI
What is MC Catcher
MC Catcher Techniques
LTE Architecture
Paging
Paging Message
Smart Paging
Whats Changed
Specification Vulnerabilities
Broadcast Information
EMM Protocol
Downgrade Attack
Fake Base Station
Attack Setup
IMSI Trick
LF Reports
GPS
Tracking
Facebook
Demos
UT LTE
Active Attacks
Trial Pressure Method
GPS Attack
Summary