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Cyber experts warn T-Mobile users of SIM card scam
T-Mobile has yet to issue a public statement or acknowledgment regarding the recent cyberattack, but its Twitter account has something to say about it.
The T-Mobile Help Twitter account “apparently” confirmed the latest data breach that affected some of its users, according to the same report from The Verge.
“T-Mobile is taking immediate steps to help protect all individuals who may be at risk from this cyberattack,” the carrier’s support Twitter account stated in response to the tweet.
T-Mobile’s Anti-Scam Initiative Blocks 21 Billion Spam Calls in 2021, After Doubling in Numbers.
Data Breach at T-Mobile
Meanwhile, T-Mobile’s previous data breach in August affected nearly 50 million customers after hackers gained access to sensitive information such as customers’ names, birthdays, and social security numbers.
Cyber experts warn T-Mobile users of SIM card scam
They say hackers have been swapping SIM cards, which gives scammers access to your text messages and phone calls. This means hackers can intercept two form authentication text messages.
Experts also say you should have at least 12 character passwords that are complex and they should be changed annually.
