SIM swapping can allow criminals to take over your phone number and access your sensitive personal information. Mobile phone store managers can be particularly vulnerable to these attackers since they have the ability to move phone numbers.
Sim swapping involves stealing money from bank accounts through the use of leaked email-password combinations. Cybercriminals target individuals who have cryptocurrency as it is easier to steal.
This podcast discusses the potential consequences of data breaches and provides examples of major websites that have suffered from them, including Adobe, Alaska Voter Database, Apple, Adult Friend Finder, and Android Forums.