Collaborate Disseminate
What a nightmare: your phone goes dead, and you can’t log into your bank account because it’s controlled by a hacker who’s draining you dry. Continue reading Europol busts up two SIM-swapping hacking rings
Google has updated its Smart Lock to let iOS users security-dongle-ize their iPhones. Continue reading Google will now accept your iPhone as an authentication key
Prosecutors allege that Meiggs and Harrington took over their targets’ mobile phone and email accounts via SIM-swapping. Continue reading Two men busted for hijacking victims’ phones and email accounts
The SIM-swap victim knew he was in trouble when he got a 3:30 a.m. message about his phone service being cut off. Continue reading Sextortionist whisks away sex tapes using just a phone number
Cryptocurrency angel investor Michael Terpin seeks damages for “gross negligence” by the carrier, alleging it turned a blind eye to store employees’ malicious activities. Continue reading AT&T Faces $224M Legal Challenge Over SIM-Jacking Rings
A hacker learning your phone number can be the start of all sorts of account hijack mischief. The Timehop breach is probably a good time to protect yourself against SIM jacking. Continue reading Timehop Just Leaked Your Phone Number, Here’s What You Need to Do