Category Archives: SIM Swapping Hacker

U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million

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The U.S. Department of Justice today announced charges against nine individuals, 6 of which are members of a hacking group called “The Community” and other 3 are former employees of mobile phone providers who allegedly helped them steal roughly $2.5 mi… Continue reading U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million→

First Hacker Convicted of ‘SIM Swapping’ Attack Gets 10 Years in Prison

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A 20-year-old college student who stole cryptocurrency worth more than $5 million by hijacking victims’ phone numbers has pleaded guilty and accepted a sentence of 10 years in prison.

Ortiz was arrested last year on charges of siphoning millions of do… Continue reading First Hacker Convicted of ‘SIM Swapping’ Attack Gets 10 Years in Prison→