Is 5G more secure than Wi-Fi? Many believe cellular networks are safer than Wi-Fi networks, but as the 5G rollout continues, users will be increasingly exposed to security threats via a process called Wi-Fi offloading . There are also weaknesses in 5G traffic itself that determined attackers can exploit.
Read moreCan 5G get hacked?
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.
Read moreWhat are the security issues in 5G?
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.
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