Topic: SIM swapping
SIM swapping is a serious security threat that involves hijacking a mobile phone number to gain access to sensitive accounts and information. This practice not only compromises individual privacy but also highlights the vulnerabilities in telecommunications systems and the potential for mass surveillance when SIM cards are linked to digital identities. As governments and companies push for more stringent identification measures, the risks associated with SIM swapping raise significant concerns for free expression and personal liberty.
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In Argentina, getting a new SIM card will now require giving up biometric data
Extreme privacy encroachment.
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AT&T sued for SIM swap attack that caused man to lose $1.8 million in cryptocurrency
The conglomerate says that they disagree with the accusations and would present their case in court.
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Twitter disables tweeting via SMS after multiple accounts were compromised by SIM swapping
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and multiple celebrities have had their accounts hacked over the last week as a result of…
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Actress Chloë Grace Moretz’s Twitter account hacked in apparent sim swap
The hack appears to have been perpetrated by the same Chuckling Squad group that previously hacked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey…
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BigJigglyPanda Twitter account hacked and compromised for over seven hours after another alleged AT&T error
The account appears to have been taken over by the same group that hacked Shane Dawson, James Charles, King Bach,…
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Shane Dawson, James Charles, King Bach, and other YouTubers hacked after alleged AT&T SIM swap
James Charles, King Bach, Amanda Cerny, and Keemstar have blamed AT&T for the hack.
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Sim swappers stole $2.4 million worth in crypto
Sim swapping is on the rise since people are linking their online accounts to their phone numbers.









