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SIM Swapping
Threats
When someone hijacks your phone number to get into your accounts.
Definition
SIM swapping is when an attacker tricks a phone carrier into moving your phone number to their SIM card.
In plain English
When someone hijacks your phone number to get into your accounts.
Why this matters
Why it matters: If your number is hijacked, the attacker may receive your SMS codes and reset your passwords.
Example
Example: An attacker uses SIM swapping to intercept SMS verification codes for an email account.