Bleeping Computer

AT&T rolls out "Wireless Lock" feature to block SIM swap attacks

AT&T has launched a new security feature called "Wireless Lock" that protects customers from SIM swapping attacks by preventing changes to their account information and the porting of phone numbers ...
SlashGear

There's A Reason T-Mobile Didn't Want Customers To See This Court Document

A 2023 lawsuit suggests that T-Mobile customers may have been at risk of falling victim to a SIM swap attack since the mid-2010s, and the company reportedly doesn't want you to know about it. The ...
Android

AT&T Just Dropped a New Weapon Against SIM Swap Attacks

AT&T has launched a new free feature called Wireless Account Lock to help protect users from SIM swap attacks by requiring extra verification before account changes. While other carriers like T-Mobile ...
KRQE Blogs

Data Breach Exposes Consumers of T-Mobile to SIM Swap Attacks

If you were a victim of SIM swapping and had money or cryptocurrency stolen, call me at 800-767-8040 for a free and confidential consultation.” — Marc D. Fitapelli, Esq. If you or someone you know was ...
Digital Trends

Here’s how to stop SIM fraudsters from draining your bank account

If you haven’t experienced SIM swap fraud, count yourself lucky. It’s a relatively new, sophisticated form of fraud that allows hackers to gain access to bank accounts, credit card numbers, and other ...
Android

Google Messages Adds Key Verifier to Protect Users from SIM Swap and Impersonation Attacks

Google Messages now supports Key Verifier, a security tool that ensures users are truly messaging the right person by verifying encryption keys. The update also adds malicious link detection and ...