A curated collection of resources for 2G/3G/4G/5G cellular security research, including tools, papers, and hardware guides.
Awesome Cellular Hacking is a curated GitHub repository that serves as a comprehensive directory of resources for cellular network security research. It aggregates tools, research papers, hardware guides, and educational materials focused on vulnerabilities and analysis of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile networks. The project addresses the problem of fragmented and hard-to-find information in the cellular security space by providing a centralized, organized knowledge base.
Security researchers, academic teams, telecom professionals, and red team/blue team practitioners who need to understand, test, or defend cellular network infrastructures. It's particularly valuable for those building lab environments or conducting vulnerability research on mobile protocols.
Developers and researchers choose this repository because it offers a uniquely comprehensive and structured collection of cellular security resources that are constantly updated with the latest research (including 2024-2025 findings). Unlike scattered blog posts or proprietary tools, it provides community-vetted materials with clear skill progression paths and practical lab setup guidance.
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Consolidates tools, papers, and guides across 2G to 5G, including cutting-edge 2024-2025 research like RANsacked and CITesting, saving time on fragmented searches.
Offers clear beginner-to-advanced paths with specific hardware recommendations (e.g., RTL-SDR for starters, USRP for experts) and lab checklists for isolated testing.
Regularly updated with latest CVEs and peer-reviewed papers from top conferences like ACM CCS 2025, ensuring relevance in fast-evolving cellular security.
Emphasizes responsible use with disclaimers and links to active communities (e.g., Osmocom IRC, DEF CON RF Village), supporting ethical research practices.
It's solely a curated list of links—users must separately install, configure, and troubleshoot tools like srsRAN or Open5GS, which adds complexity.
Effective use requires expensive SDR hardware (e.g., USRP B210 at $2,100) and accessories like Faraday cages, creating a significant financial barrier.
Despite structured guides, setup involves technical hurdles like Linux driver installation and protocol knowledge, with no interactive tutorials or sandboxes.