"The investigation began in November 2025, when police were alerted to a suspected SMS blaster operating in downtown Toronto. Police later determined that the blaster was operating out of a car, which allowed it to move around the city and Greater Toronto Area."
"We believe tens of thousands of devices connected to the blaster over several months, noting that more than 13 million network disruptions were identified by police."
"An SMS blaster mimics a legitimate cellular tower that sends fraudulent text messages to connected phones with links to websites designed to steal personal, financial or log-in information."
Toronto police arrested three men in connection with a cybercrime investigation involving SMS blasters, a technology that mimics cell towers to defraud victims. The investigation began in November 2025 after reports of an SMS blaster operating in downtown Toronto. The device, located in a car, connected to tens of thousands of devices and caused over 13 million network disruptions. The arrested individuals face charges including fraud and mischief, with the investigation continuing in collaboration with other police agencies.
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