Gemalto: We knew nothing of GCHQ SIM card encryption key theft

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SIM card maker admits that it never detected GCHQ hack and the loss of millions of encryption keys

SIM card manufacturer Gemalto has responded to claims made last night that its security was compromised and that the encryption keys of millions of SIM cards were stolen by British security service...

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