Secret Service is a network that is able to stop the cell service in New York

The US Secret Service says it has disrupted a network of devices used to implement assassinations against US officials Report from NBC News. in Tuesday announcementThe agency revealed that it revealed the network within a 35 -miles radius for the United Nations General Assembly, which started this week.

In addition to forming a threat to American officials, the Secret Service said that the devices can close mobile phones and emergency communications in the region as well.

The secret service began investigating the spring after “multiple imminent threats related to multiple communications directed at senior US government officials.” Throughout the investigation, the agency found more than 300 SIM card and 100,000 SIM cards in five locations throughout the New York region.

“This network has the ability to disable mobile phones and close the cellular network in New York City,” said Matt McCall, head of the New York Field Office. Video clip announces the news. Anthony Viraneti, global head of cybersecurity at FTI Consulting Company, said the system could also be used to eavesdrop, according to New York Times.

McCole added that early analysis indicates cellular communications between foreign actors and “individuals known for law enforcement.” The agency is currently achieving whether the potential actors of the threat are planning to use the network to disable communications during the United Nations General Assembly. like I mentioned before CBS newsThe officials said the servers are able to process 30 million text messages per minute, adding that the system is “well organized and well funded.”

“These recovered devices are no longer a threat to the New York State region,” said McCall. “The secret service will continue to run all threads until we completely understand the intention of the process.”