These sources discuss Signaling System No. 7 (SS7), a crucial set of protocols for establishing and managing telephone calls and other services on global networks. The GSMA report highlights significant security vulnerabilities within SS7 networks, detailing various attack methods like subscriber tracking, call interception, and fraud, and assesses the effectiveness of current protection measures. The CS-Rutgers material provides a technical overview of SS7 architecture, components like SSPs, STPs, and SCPs, and its operational functionalities. The Wikipedia and Reddit discussions further explain SS7 and its security weaknesses, including real-world examples of exploitation and the ongoing risks to mobile users.

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