Investor Loses $45 Million In Bitcoin (BTC) And Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Via A SIM-Swap Attack

2020-2-22 17:49

A hacker has drained the account of a Chinese whale of approximately $45 million in a SIM-swap heist. For those in the dark, a SIM swap attack is an act of porting a user’s mobile number to another SIM card in the possession of a hacker without the user’s knowledge. The bad actor is then […] origin »

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The Rise of SIM Swapping: How and Why Bitcoiners Need to Protect Themselves

As SIM swapping has become more prevalent, those holding bitcoin are increasingly susceptible to attack. So how should you protect yourself? The post The Rise of SIM Swapping: How and Why Bitcoiners Need to Protect Themselves appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

2020-2-5 16:00
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When Will the FCC Properly Address the SIM Swapping Threat?

Cryptocurrency users have become painfully aware of SIM swapping attacks. Even the US Congress is now growing concerned over this thriving problem. Consumers have little to no resource when a SIM swapping attack is performed successfully.

2020-1-13 07:00
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Bittrex Exchange sued for Alleged Involvement in $1M Bitcoin Theft

Gregg Bennett, a Seattle-based angel investor and bitcoin ‘hodler’ has dragged Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange to court for allegedly aiding a SIM swap attack that allowed hackers to steal his 100 BTC ($923,700).

2019-11-5 10:00
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Another Major AT&T SIM Swapping Heist Targeting Several Crypto Entrepreneurs

A crypto entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against giant telecommunications firm AT&T over an alleged SIM swapping hack which reportedly led to the loss of $1.7 million in digital currency, in an attack targeting three...

2019-10-27 12:16
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AT&T Dragged to Court by Bitcoin ‘Hodler’ Losing Over $1.8M in Sim-Swapping Attack

Seth Shapiro, a California resident who claims to have lost a massive $1. 8 million worth of Bitcoin and altcoins through a SIM swapping attack in May 2018, has filed a lawsuit against AT&T. Shapiro claims the telecoms operator made it possible for hackers to gain control of his AT&T wireless phone number, using it toRead MoreRead More.

2019-10-26 01:00
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Moonday Mornings: Another cryptocurrency SIM-swap victim sues AT&T, this time for $1.8M

Welcome to Moonday Morning forkers. It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. Take a look at what’s happened over the last few days.

2019-10-21 11:17	hard fork
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Attackers actively exploiting ‘Simjacker’ flaw to steal device data and spy on individuals

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a critical vulnerability in SIM cards that could allow remote attackers to compromise targeted mobile phones and spy on victims without their knowledge just by sending an SMS.

2019-9-13 13:37	Tech
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Irish Hacker and Cohort could be Sentenced for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies

A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019.

2019-5-14 05:00	United States
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CoolWallet S Review: An ‘Everyday’ Wallet for Crypto?

The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.

2019-4-4 00:05
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Hacker Steals $1 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency in SIM Swap Attack

SIM swap hacks are becoming very common in the cryptocurrency space. In a recent case, a hacker was able to steal cryptocurrency worth $1 million from a San Francisco-based victim. The 21-year-old hacker also hacked into the phones of numerous Silicon Valley executives.

2018-11-22 19:29	Cryptocurrency
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New Payfone Patent To Prevent SIM Swap and Porting Attacks

Payfone has been awarded a patent for SIM swap and porting attack prevention technology, which is already being used by organizations to reduce or eliminate fraud. The technology will also help cryptocurrency companies provide more levels of protection to their client’s accounts.

2018-8-29 13:50	security
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Bitcoin temporarily fell below $70,000, erasing gains built over the past 15 months. Over $840 million in leveraged long positions were liquidated during the sell-off. Traders now watch $65,000 support and $72,000 resistance for direction.

Bitcoin crashes to $84K, triggering $800M in crypto liquidations

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Trump family-backed American Bitcoin achieves 116% BTC yield

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Bitcoin touches lows of $87,800 as gold hits new record high

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H100 Group signs preliminary deal to acquire Swiss Bitcoin firm Future Holdings

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