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Can SS7 attacks intercept SMS sent to a Google Voice number?

Hackers are able to steal 2FA SMS messages by exploiting SS7. As far as my understanding goes, this means gaining access to the SS7 system and then broadcasting a message akin to "This number is ...
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How SS7 attack first enter into SS7 network?

I've read the following article about SS7 attack: https://berlin.ccc.de/~tobias/31c3-ss7-locate-track-manipulate.pdf I have some questions about this kind of attack: Is SS7 attack can be done ...
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Do SS7-based attacks affect landlines?

I am aware of the risks of SS7 for mobile users. Attackers can get location information, send spoofed texts, cause DoS and intercept phone calls/texts. Do those risks still apply for landlines? There ...
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