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Linux & Android => Security and Privacy => Topic started by: Jason on March 25, 2024, 07:22:00 PM

Title: Store manager admits SIM swapping his customers (Malwarebytes Labs)
Post by: Jason on March 25, 2024, 07:22:00 PM
SIM jacking is a common form of hacking but can be avoided as article (https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/03/store-manager-admits-sim-swapping-his-customers?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2c_pro_oth_20240325_marchweeklynewsletter_nonpaid_v4_2_171106739139&utm_content=phone_ready_for_SIM_swapping) from MalwareByes explains. It has some helpful tips on what to watch for as well as avoiding it. One of your best ways is to use another form of 2FA other than via text messages like using an authenticator app.
Title: Re: Store manager admits SIM swapping his customers (Malwarebytes Labs)
Post by: ssfc72 on March 26, 2024, 04:03:12 AM
Good info Jason, thanks!