Thursday, October 30, 2025
How hackers hijack your phone number - and how to stop them
Hackers are increasingly using SIM swap attacks to hijack phone numbers and break into email, bank, and social media accounts. By tricking your mobile carrier into transferring your number to a SIM card they control, they can intercept calls, texts, and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. This lets them reset passwords and commit identity fraud before you realize what’s happening. Here’s how it works: criminals first gather personal details such as your name, birthdate, or address from social media,
