Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Secret Service Dismantles SIM Farm Near UN Headquarters
The U.S. Secret Service found a large network of SIM cards, called a "SIM farm," near the UN.
This network could send many messages at once, potentially crashing phone networks.
It could also be used for scams and allowing people to communicate anonymously.
Investigators believe the system could have been used to send encrypted messages.
The SIM farm was well-organized and potentially run by an international entity.
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a SIM farm in the New York area.
The network contained over 100,000 active SIM cards.
The devices were located near the United Nations headquarters.
The network could have overwhelmed cellular networks.
The system may have been used for encrypted communication.
- Who
- U.S. Secret Service
- What
- Dismantled a SIM farm
- When
- Prior to UN General Assembly
- Where
- New York, near UN headquarters
- Why
- Prevent telecom disruptions, anonymous attacks, potential surveillance
- Involved Agency
- U.S. Secret Service
- Location
- New York area, near UN headquarters
- Devices Seized
- Multiple sites with over 100,000 active SIM cards
- Potential Threats
- Telecom disruptions, phishing, scams, potential surveillance
- Potential Users
- Organized crime groups, cartels, terrorist organizations
Sources
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