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Tech

Telefónica Teams Up With Chainlink to Provide Security Against 'SIM Swap' Hacks

The partnership will be a "significant step" in integrating telecom capabilities into the blockchain technology, the firms said.

Fishing Phishing Sim Card Chip Scam Bait (Andrey Metelev/Unsplash)

Tech

Friend.Tech Users Targeted by SIM Swap Attack, Several Ether Drained

Users tie Friend.Tech accounts to real-world X profiles and phone numbers - which increases security risks.

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Policy

Two US Men Sentenced for Stealing Crypto Using 'SIM Swapping'

The duo targeted "at least 10 identified victims" stealing "approximately $330,000 in cryptocurrency."

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Finance

'Baby Al Capone' Agrees to Pay $22M in AT&T SIM-Swap Case

Ellis Pinsky, the hacker, was the point person in a scheme to steal about $24 million in cryptocurrencies while he was still in high school.

Ellis Pinsky, aka "Baby Al Capoine, will pay $22 million in a SIM-swap case. (Andrey Metelev/Unsplash)

Videos

10 Arrested Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities

Europol reports 10 people have been arrested over SIM swap attacks that stole over $100 million in cryptocurrency from celebrities. The Hash panel breaks down what SIM swap attacks are and how to keep yourself safe.

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