Tag: SIM swapping

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California Cybercrime Police: SIM Swapping One of Our ‘Highest Priorities’

SIM swapping has become more common. So much so, that the California REACT Task Force considers it one of their "highest priorities." The cryptocurrency ecosystem...

Crowd Machine Hacking Case – Two Suspects Arrested in Oklahoma

Two men have been arrested from Oklahoma City in connection with the Crowd Machine hacking incident last week. The suspects have allegedly stolen cryptocurrency...

SIM Swapping Criminal Arrested, Used Stolen Bitcoin to Buy McLaren

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for SIM swapping and stealing over $1 million in cryptocurrencies. It seems that SIM swapping has been a plague...

Covering Your Crypto Ass(ets): How to Protect Yourself from SIM Swapping Hacks

A hacking method called SIM swapping is now being used by hackers to steal phone numbers, personal data, and - in some cases -...

Investor Sues AT&T Over $24 Million SIM Swapping Cryptocurrency Theft

Michael Terpin is suing AT&T for $224 million for their part in a SIM swapping theft of $24 million in cryptocurrency. One of the nightmares...

SIM Hijacking Nets Criminal $5 Million by Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Cryptocurrencies tend to attract people from all walks of life. This also includes criminals looking to score some quick profits. A 20-year old man...