Educational guide for SMS-related commands in Kali Linux
Educational Use Only: These commands are provided for learning purposes only. Unauthorized access to communications systems is illegal in most jurisdictions.
sudo apt install gammu
gammu sendsms TEXT +1234567890 -text "message"
Note: Requires compatible GSM modem. Spoofing sender ID may not work on all networks.
sudo apt install gnokii
gnokii --sendsms +1234567890 -text "message"
Configure /etc/gnokiirc for your modem settings.
sudo apt install smstools
echo "message" | smsctl send +1234567890
Create recipient lists for bulk sending. Check /etc/smsd.conf for configuration.
sudo apt install gr-gsm
grgsm_livemon -f GSM_FREQUENCY
Requires RTL-SDR dongle. Frequency depends on local GSM band (900/1800 MHz).
sudo apt install setoolkit
setoolkit
Select "Social-Engineering Attacks" then "SMS Spoofing". Requires ethical use.
sudo apt install wireshark
tshark -Y "gsm_sms" -r capture.pcap
Analyze SMS traffic in packet captures. Filter for SMS-specific protocols.
sudo apt install osmocom-bb
Open source GSM baseband software for low-level access
kalibrate-hackrf -s GSM850 -g 40
Find GSM base stations with HackRF
sudo airprobe_rtlsdr.py -f 942.6M
Capture GSM traffic with RTL-SDR
sudo apt install yate yatebts
Setup private GSM network for testing