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AI agents expose 5G core security risks for telecom operators
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
AI agents have identified 84 new vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G mobile cores, including a critical flaw allowing subscriber traffic hijacking. This reveals that internal 5G core interfaces are now vulnerable attack surfaces requiring zero-trust protections and urgent scrutiny on User Plane Function and gateway components.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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Your 5G core network is exposed like never before; upgrade your security strategy this week by auditing internal interfaces and demanding vendors embed zero-trust designs rather than quick fixes.
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