SIM Swapping

Regulation

US Lawmakers Call on Communications Regulator to Tackle SIM-Swapping Crime

Democrat lawmakers are demanding that the FCC takes action to tackle the rise in SIM swapping attacks.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 January 2020
FBI

US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts

The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.

Markets  ·  14 November 2019
Hacking

AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec’s SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court

The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 October 2019
Crime

Another AT&T SIM Swapping Hack Targets Trio of Crypto Execs

Another crypto executive is suing AT&T over a SIM swapping hack that he claims cost him $1.7 million in digital assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 October 2019
Regulation

Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million

Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2019
Crime

AT&T Fails to Win Dismissal in $24 Million Crypto SIM-Swap Lawsuit

Crypto investor Michael Terpin has won an early victory in his attempt to sue AT&T over a SIM-swapping hack that lost a claimed $24 million.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2019
Crime

Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case

U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin has been awarded over $75 million in a lawsuit related to a SIM-swapping fraud.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2019
Hacking

Student Gets 10-Year Jail Term for SIM-Swap Crypto Thefts Worth $7.5 Million

A 21-year-old student from the U.S. who stole over $7.5 million in cryptocurrency via SIM-swap hacks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2019
Hacking

Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims

A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2019
Hacking

Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over ‘SIM Swap’ Crypto Hacks

A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of "SIM swapping" hacks.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2018