UPDATE: 64-bit GSM encryption broken, published on the Internet

UPDATE: 64-bit GSM encryption broken, published on the Internet

Communications GSM worldwide are now exposed to hackers, thanks to the efforts of a technician of German origin, aged 28 years, Karsten Nohl, who managed to “break” the 64-bit protection used in the case of 80% of calls from Mobile phones worldwide.

64-bit encryption technology is 21 years old. Nohl said the public internet GSM algorithm for peaceful purposes, to encourage the adoption of a system of protection better than ever. Apparently, the GSM Association has a 128-bit algorithm since 2007, but until now the mobile phone companies have not shown interest.

“We demonstrated that the current GSM security is inadequate,” said Nohl, according to the New York Times. “We try to convince operators to adopt security measures best for calls from mobile phones.” Nohl continued: “I do not recommend anyone to use this information to violate the law. Do not do anything but to try to force the wireless operators worldwide to use the best security measures.”

Encryption is now available on the Internet via BitTorrent. Although hackers can now more easily intercept phone calls, still must still be able to separate and isolate a single call from the multitude of calls passing through a cell.

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