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SIM Swaps Threaten SMS Two-Factor
- SIM swap attacks can expose SMS-based 2FA and let attackers access email and banking.
- Prefer non-SMS 2FA and consider anonymous or prepaid phone plans to reduce SIM-target risk.
Saved Money By Switching To Prepaid
- Nathan switched his partner from a contract phone plan to a prepaid plan and saved a lot of money.
- He recommends prepaid plans as cheaper and easier to get in the U.S.
Exposed S3 Buckets Enable Wide Attacks
- Publicly exposed S3 buckets let attackers access API keys and plant malware on official domains.
- Compromised mailing systems can deliver authentic-looking malicious emails to hundreds of thousands of users.