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Threat Actors Pivot to Credential Theft in Government Mobile Phishing Attacks
A new Lookout report highlights a tangle of government mobile device security challenges, including the use of outdated or unmanaged devices, and a rise in phishing attacks targeting credentials.
SIM Hijacking Attack Lands Hacking Group Member in Jail
The sentencing comes as the FCC grapples with how it can better safeguard consumers against SIM hijacking attempts.
Lawmakers Ask FCC to Do Something About SIM Swapping
Criminals can bypass two-factor authentication and hijack user accounts by simply convincing a mobile carrier to swap SIM cards for a phone number. A group of Senators and Representatives are asking the FCC to protect consumers from these kinds of scams.
Simjacker Attack Exploits Deep-Seated Weakness in Phones
The newly disclosed Simjacker attack allows a remote attacker to track a mobile device by exploiting a weakness deep within many phones.
Mozambique’s Scheme to End SIM Swap Fraud
Mobile payments are very popular in African companies and SIM card fraud is a massive problem. At the Kaspersky Security Analyst Summit, CERT Mozambique discussed how the banks and mobile operators worked together to ensure thieves didn't loot customer accounts just by stealing phone number.