Canadian Police Arrest Three Men Behind SMS Blaster Scam That Allegedly Hijacked Thousands of Phones

Canada Uncovers First 'SMS Blaster' Scam

Canadian police say they've busted a roaming text-message scam that essentially involved driving a fake cell tower around Toronto. Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of three men accused of operating "SMS blasters," devices that imitate legitimate towers and quietly pull in nearby phones, per Gizmodo . Once connected, the devices...

Canadian Police Arrest Three Men Behind SMS Blaster Scam That Allegedly Hijacked Thousands of Phones

Authorities said the SMS Blaster could have disrupted network connections and potentially blocked calls to 911.

Apple Crime Log: Canada's First SMS Blaster Arrests

Toronto Police have arrested three men in "Project Lighthouse," the first-ever Canadian bust involving mobile SMS blasters and mass smishing.Read More...

Canada SMS Blaster Cybercrime Case Triggers Major Arrests | #cybercrime | #infosec - National Cyber Security Consulting

A major Canada SMS blaster cybercrime case has come to light as Toronto Police charge three men with 44 offences in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind investigation in the country. The case, part of Project Lighthouse, highlights a growing threat where cybercriminals use mobile technology to target thousands of people at once. The investigation […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Canada SMS Blaster Cybercrime Ca…

Canada SMS Blaster Cybercrime Case Triggers Major Arrests

A major Canada SMS blaster cybercrime case has come to light as Toronto Police charge three men with 44 offences in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind investigation in the country. The case, part of Project Lighthouse, highlights a growing threat where cybercriminals use mobile technology to target thousands of people at once. The investigation began in November 2025 after a security partner alerted police to a suspected SMS blaste…