How SIM Swaps Bypass Your Online Security

Have you ever been in the middle of an important phone call or task on your phone when you suddenly see those dreaded words, “SOS only” or “No Signal”?

Most of the time, it’s simply due to poor signal strength in your area or a temporary glitch with your carrier’s network. But what if losing your phone connection wasn’t so innocent?

What if an unknown hacker actively removes you from your mobile number to take it over for their own malicious purposes? This is the frightening reality of a cybercrime called “SIM swapping,” and it’s a growing threat that has affected many unwitting victims. [Read more…]