The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ring Ring, It's Not You Anymore - SIM Swapping Attacks - S7E28
The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Ring Ring, It's Not You Anymore - SIM Swapping Attacks - S7E28
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Show Notes
Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for September 11, 2026. I'm Tatiana Cuadras, Communications Assistant for the ITRC. Thanks to SentiLink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at recent events and trends related to data security and privacy, and this week, we're talking about SIM swapping and why your phone itself won't stop it.
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In this episode
Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for September 11, 2026. I'm Tatiana Cuadras, Communications Assistant for the ITRC. Thanks to SentiLink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC.
Key questions
Key takeaways
- SIM swapping is a technique used by attackers to take over a phone number by transferring it to a new SIM card.
- Having physical possession of your phone does not protect against SIM swapping attacks.
- SIM swaps can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive accounts linked to your phone number.
What is a SIM swapping attack?
A SIM swapping attack involves an attacker transferring a victim's phone number to a new SIM card, allowing them access to accounts linked to that number.
Can having your phone with you prevent a SIM swap?
No, having your phone with you does not prevent a SIM swap because the attack is carried out remotely by transferring the number to another SIM card.
What can happen if someone successfully performs a SIM swap on your number?
If someone successfully performs a SIM swap on your number, they can gain unauthorized access to accounts that use your phone number for authentication.