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Subject: How to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone with Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, more [telecom]
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:41:18 +0000
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by: Bill Horne - Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:41 UTC

The major US carriers have been working to increase account security
to prevent a notorious hack fraudsters use called SIM swapping (or
port-out scam). However, Verizon offers something beyond the
competitors with its "Number Lock" feature. Read on for how to stop
SIM swap attacks on iPhone.

As a refresher, a SIM swap attack is when someone fraudulently
transfers your phone number to a different SIM/phone which can allow
them to access many of your other accounts.

https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/08/stop-sim-swap-attacks-on-iphone/

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