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SIM Swap Attacks: Protect Your Data and Identity with Mark Kreitzman (WiM481)

Jun 17, 2024
Cybersecurity expert Mark Kreitzman discusses SIM swap attacks, mobile security measures, collaborative custody, eSIM vulnerabilities, health challenges, Afani's role in protection, and comparisons of international data plans from Verizon and AT&T
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  • SIM swap attacks can have repercussions beyond just crypto losses and can impact various aspects of an individual's life.
  • Recovering from a SIM swap incident is not only financially draining but also emotionally distressing, involving multiple challenges and hurdles to overcome.

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Protecting Against SIM Swapping Threats

Using SMS verification alone can lead to vulnerabilities for SIM swap attacks, but even an authenticator app may not offer full protection. The repercussions of a SIM swap can extend beyond crypto losses to impacting businesses, emails, bank accounts, and more. A single SIM swap victim can cascade into affecting thousands of individuals, emphasizing the widespread risks involved.

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