Mobile networks are now the primary way users access online services, with 5G driving broadband traffic to levels once seen only in fixed networks. As mobile usage grows, so does threat activity targeting connected devices. Mobile networks face higher risk than wireline environments because attackers can target critical components like SGWs and UPFs, and the complexity of mobile architecture expands the attack surface. Limited radio spectrum at the edge also makes networks vulnerable, as malicious or unnecessary traffic consumes valuable bandwidth needed for legitimate services.

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