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US news
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 week ago

Noah Urban aka "King Bob" of Scattered Spider, sentenced to 10 years in prison, $13 million restitution - DataBreaches.Net

Noah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft charges and was sentenced to ten years and $13 million restitution.
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years, $13M Restitution for SIM Swapping Crypto Theft

A 20-year-old member of the notorious cybercrime gang known as Scattered Spider has been sentenced to ten years in prison in the U.S. in connection with a series of major hacks and cryptocurrency thefts. Noah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to charges related to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft back in April 2025. News of Urban's sentencing was reported by Bloomberg and Jacksonville news outlet News4JAX.
Information security
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks | TechCrunch

Hackers can steal phone numbers through SIM swapping, allowing them to impersonate victims and gain access to sensitive online accounts.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account

A vulnerability allowed researchers to uncover phone numbers linked to Google accounts, posing significant privacy risks until resolved.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account

A vulnerability allowed researchers to uncover phone numbers linked to Google accounts, posing significant privacy risks until resolved.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

AT&T is introducing a protection feature to prevent unauthorized changes to mobile accounts, specifically targeting SIM swapping and port-out fraud that have affected many subscribers.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

AT&T introduces Wireless Account Lock to combat SIM swapping fraud for customers.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

AT&T's new Account Lock feature protects wireless users against unauthorized account changes, including phone number transfers and SIM card changes, significantly reducing the risk of SIM swapping attacks.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What to do if your mobile phone account is hacked or number stolen

SIM swapping can have severe consequences beyond just losing service; immediate action is crucial if it occurs.
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