SIM Swapping
This Entrepreneur Was SIM-Swapped so Often, He Started a Company to Fight It
Efani’s solution to SIM-swapping? Make it so difficult to make changes to a cell phone account that an attack is virtually impossible.
Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit
AT&T has won a motion to dismiss a $200 million punitive damages claim from Mike Terpin, who lost $24 million in crypto via SIM hack
US Officials Allege Student Defrauded Apple as Part of SIM Swap Attack
A UC-San Diego student is accused of participating in a SIM-swapping scam that defrauded Apple and stole one victim’s crypto.
BlockFi Says Hacker SIM-Swapped Employee's Phone, No Funds Were Lost
The hacker compromised an employee's phone and gained access to users' personal information, including their names and addresses, but BlockFi says no funds were affected.
AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn't Read Terms
Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T's negligence. The firm says he didn't read the company's policy documents.
Crypto Investor's Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
AT&T's motion to dismiss Michael Terpin's case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.
Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T
AT&T has again argued against allegations it was in part responsible for a SIM-swap hack that cost crypto exec Seth Shapiro $1.8 million.
US Lawmakers Call on Communications Regulator to Tackle SIM-Swapping Crime
Democrat lawmakers are demanding that the FCC takes action to tackle the rise in SIM swapping attacks.
US Authorities Allege SIM-Swapping Thief Bought Music Royalties, Jewelry With Crypto
Court documents allege that Pennsylvania resident Anthony Faulk hijacked a crypto company executive's phone, stealing crypto and using the proceeds for an expensive watch, music royalties, jewelry and a house.
US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.
