SIM swapping is a malicious technique where criminals target mobile carriers to steal access to victims' bank accounts, virtual currency accounts, and other sensitive information. They do this by tricking mobile carriers through impersonation, or using phishing tactics attempting to switch a victim's mobile number to a SIM card in the criminal's possession.
To help keep your systems and data safe, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the infographic below that includes how SIM swapping scams work:
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