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Are you using 2G network in the era of 5G? Hackers can target you, take these precautions – AnyTV News

by Bhargav Mehta
August 7, 2024
Are you using 2G network in the era of 5G? Hackers can target you, take these precautions - India TV Hindi


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2G in Smartphone

It has been more than 6 years since the launch of 5G service, but 2G network is still being used in many parts of the world. Google had given a warning regarding the use of 2G service, in which it has been said that the network which has been phased out in many countries of the world is being used for fraud. 5G services started in India in 2022, but there are still many rural areas where only 2G network is available. If you are also connected to 2G network in the era of 5G, then it can prove to be a danger for you too.

Threat to 2G network security

Google has its Warning I have said that at present, using 2G network seems to be the biggest threat to security and privacy for millions of mobile phone users around the world. 2G network is currently being phased out in many countries of the world.

Devices using 2G network are at risk of attack from False Base Station (FBS). For this, users will have to disable the 2G network from their smartphone. However, there are many areas in the world where only 2G radio network works. In such a situation, if the device is in roaming, then users who disable the 2G network may face connectivity problems.

Devices using 2G networks are always at risk of FBS and Stingrays attacks. Hackers can target your smartphone and send fake SMS using outdated devices of the network service provider. This type of attack is also called SMS blasters. In this, the user’s connection gets downgraded to 2G network. During this, hackers can also empty your bank account by accessing your device.

take these precautions

4G or 5G network is available in 95 percent of the country’s area, but there are still 5 percent areas where only 2G network is accessed. There is no option to disable 2G network in any Android smartphone available in India.

Users have to go to the settings of their smartphone and select 5G/4G/3G/2G (Auto) or 4G/3G/2G (Auto) as the preferred mobile network. However, this setting is by default in your smartphone. Users should never select 2G Only for mobile network. Also, users should not access the internet in areas with 2G network. Doing this can reduce the risk of cyber attack.

Also read – Google’s warning to crores of Android users, do this work immediately or else there will be huge loss



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