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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks | TechCrunch

Hackers can steal phone numbers through SIM swapping, allowing them to impersonate victims and gain access to sensitive online accounts.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account

A vulnerability allowed researchers to uncover phone numbers linked to Google accounts, posing significant privacy risks until resolved.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account

A vulnerability allowed researchers to uncover phone numbers linked to Google accounts, posing significant privacy risks until resolved.
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fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

AT&T is introducing a protection feature to prevent unauthorized changes to mobile accounts, specifically targeting SIM swapping and port-out fraud that have affected many subscribers.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

AT&T introduces Wireless Account Lock to combat SIM swapping fraud for customers.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

AT&T's new Account Lock feature protects wireless users against unauthorized account changes, including phone number transfers and SIM card changes, significantly reducing the risk of SIM swapping attacks.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What to do if your mobile phone account is hacked or number stolen

SIM swapping can have severe consequences beyond just losing service; immediate action is crucial if it occurs.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victims

Urban's guilty plea on charges related to wire fraud and identity theft shows the legal repercussions of his actions within the Scattered Spider hacking group.
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