SIM Swapping

Attackers convince or coerce carriers into moving a target phone number onto a new SIM.

That single move can unlock SMS-based MFA, password resets, brokerage accounts, and crypto wallets.

High-value targets include founders, executives, creators, and remote workers.

Executives with phone-based recovery settings

Crypto users

Consumers relying on SMS MFA as their main control

Brokerage passwords reset after phone takeover.

Business email accounts recovered via SMS.

Attackers taking over creator accounts tied to a single phone line.

Rapid account compromise across multiple services.

Identity recovery can take weeks even after the number is restored.

Victims often experience simultaneous financial and reputational harm.

Move critical accounts to app-based or hardware MFA.

Set carrier PINs and account locks where available.

Audit phone number as a recovery factor on key services.

Use identity monitoring for telecom and account changes.