US Secret Service Dismantles Telecom Threat

The United States — United States Postal Service dismantled a massive, sophisticated network of over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards located in the New York tri-state area, within 35 miles of the International — United Nations General Assembly. This network had the potential to disable United States — New York City's cellular towers, cause widespread service disruptions, and facilitate anonymous, encrypted communications for criminal enterprises and potentially nation-state actors. The discovery followed a months-long investigation into anonymous telephonic threats made to high-level United States government officials. While no arrests have been made, initial analysis suggests links to at least one foreign nation, with ABC reporting a connection to China. The operation was described as well-organized and well-funded, capable of sending 30 million text messages per minute or texting the entire United States population within 12 minutes. The United States — United States Postal Service, along with the United States — New York City Police Department, United States — United States Department of Justice, United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the United States — Director of National Intelligence, are continuing the investigation.