Tag: SIM swapping
AT&T Claims Innocence In Recent SIM-Swapping Suit
Phone and internet service provider AT&T claims that it is not responsible for a series of recent SIM-swapping complaints. Was AT&T’s Security Lacking Somehow? Recently,…
SIM-Swapping Victim Lands Big Payout After Civil Suit
A man who had been victimized by a recent SIM-swapping attack has won a civil suit against his attacker. A Large Pay Day U.S. cryptocurrency…
Cryptocurrency Holders File Lawsuit Against US Telcos Over SIM Swapping Incidents
Cryptocurrency users are often targeted by criminals. Especially those users who rely on exchanges to manage and store funds. A new lawsuit filed against AT&T…
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 worth…
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 – millions…
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, including Altcoins. This also includes criminals looking to score some quick profits. A 20-year old…
