A 60 minutes investigation in Berlin has revealed just how easy it is to exploit a vulnerability in a global telecom network called Signal System 7 that helps phone carriers across the world route calls and texts.
Personal information of millions of Americans are at risk, as attacks on smart phones grow. On this Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” Sharyn Alfonsi investigates why phones are so vulnerable, taking a look at the surprising role hackers play in protecting our data. Some of the world’s best hackers show just how easy it is for them to get access to everything on your phone. Alfonsi joins “CBS This Morning” to preview her report.
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