Hey all 👋
Many people think that hackers make a copy of your SIM card to steal your phone number. Actually? That method is mostly a historical technique from the 1990s.
The thing which superseded it is quite straightforward and even more frightening.
I have recently shared a blog post in which I explain it all:
📌 Why SIM Cloning Is No Longer Used, And What Changed It
Here I explain:
→ The real definition of SIM cloning (and why it is no longer working on today's networks)
→ SIM swapping, the social engineering strike that took over from the original
→ SS7 exploitation, the telecom door that most people are oblivious to
→ 5 easy defensive measures you can take right now
If you are relying on SMS for your 2FA, then this is definitely one for you.
🔗 Complete article: https://vickkykruzprogramming.dev/blog/why-sim-cloning-isn-t-used-anymore-and-what-changed-it
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