In 5G networks, software not only comprises but also manages the network. Since almost any software can theoretically be hacked , 5G’s reliance on software to prevent widespread attacks gives cyber criminals an opportunity to hack both the network and the network manager.
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While 5G addresses security issues in previous-generation wireless networks, for example with enhanced encryption, anti-tracking, anti-spoofing and network slicing features , security holes cybercriminals could potentially exploit have been identified.
Read moreDoes 5G have high security?
Security functions provided by the 3GPP standard 3GPP’s 5G system standards provide security mechanisms, which are based on well-proven 4G security mechanisms, but also include new enhancements for e.g. encryption, authentication, and user privacy .
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