When Identity Verification Fails: Lessons from a Real-World SIM Swap and Near Account Takeover 2026-07-22 at 17:00 By Torsten George Identity confidence changes throughout every interaction and should be reassessed continuously as new risk signals emerge. The post When Identity Verification Fails: Lessons from a Real-World SIM Swap and Near Account Takeover appeared first on […]
SIM Swaps Expose a Critical Flaw in Identity Security 2026-03-10 at 13:00 By Torsten George SIM swap attacks exploit misplaced trust in phone numbers and human processes to bypass authentication controls and seize high-value accounts. The post SIM Swaps Expose a Critical Flaw in Identity Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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T-Mobile Coughed Up $33 Million in SIM Swap Lawsuit 2025-03-27 at 13:14 By Ionut Arghire T-Mobile paid $33 million in a private arbitration process over a SIM swap attack leading to cryptocurrency theft. The post T-Mobile Coughed Up $33 Million in SIM Swap Lawsuit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Millions in Cryptocurrency via SIM Swapping 2024-02-01 at 17:02 By Eduard Kovacs Daniel James Junk sentenced to six years in prison for stealing millions in cryptocurrency through SIM swapping. The post Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Millions in Cryptocurrency via SIM Swapping appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping 17/11/2023 at 19:18 By Ryan Naraine Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals. The post FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire A 20-year-old Floridian was sentenced to prison for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of $1 million in cryptocurrency. The post Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This
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Los Angeles SIM Swapper Pleads Guilty to Cybercrime Charges 24/07/2023 at 17:02 By Ionut Arghire Amir Golshan, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to perpetrating multiple cybercrime schemes using SIM swapping. The post Los Angeles SIM Swapper Pleads Guilty to Cybercrime Charges appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View
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