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He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Was Stolen Anyway
SIM swap attacks allow threat actors to intercept one-time passwords sent via text message, enabling account takeovers. The article emphasizes that users need to implement additional security layers beyond SMS-based authentication to protect their accounts.
Why it matters: Any user relying on SMS for two-factor authentication is exposed to account compromise through SIM swapping; practitioners should recommend authenticator apps or hardware keys as more secure alternatives.
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