Understanding IMSI Privacy

Explore the critical issues surrounding mobile phone privacy and security in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the vulnerabilities of cellular network infrastructure, including IMSI catcher attacks and silent SMS tracking. Learn about a new Android-based privacy framework designed to protect users from these threats. Discover the hidden security features of mobile communication systems and witness a live demonstration of the framework detecting these vulnerabilities. Gain insights into GSM security issues, IMSI catcher detection techniques, and future developments in mobile privacy protection. Understand the importance of user awareness and the need for improved security measures from mobile operators, device manufacturers, and service providers.

Intro
Overview
Mobile Security Status
Targeted Attacks IMS catcher or compromising phone
Unsolved Security Questions
More ecosystem problems 3GPP standard for mobile handset features
Darshak* Framework
Technical Details
Methodology
GSM Security Issues
GSM badly broken
Detecting silent SMS - Demo
IMSI Catcher Detection
Finding parameters
Building a profile
IMSI catcher??
Future work