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You consider yourself a responsible person when it comes to taking care of your\u00a0physical\u00a0possessions. You\u2019ve never left your wallet in a taxi or lost an expensive ring down the drain.\u00a0You never let\u00a0your smartphone out of your sight, yet one day you notice it\u2019s\u00a0acting oddly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that\u00a0your device can fall into cybercriminals\u2019 hands without ever leaving yours?\u00a0SIM swapping is a\u00a0method\u00a0that allows\u00a0criminals to take control of your smartphone\u00a0and break into your online accounts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry: there are a few easy steps you can take to\u00a0safeguard your smartphone from prying eyes and get back to using your devices confidently<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a SIM Card?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

First off, what exactly is a SIM card?\u00a0SIM stands for subscriber identity module, and it is\u00a0a memory\u00a0chip\u00a0that makes your phone truly yours. It stores your phone plan and phone number, as well as all your photos, texts, contacts,\u00a0and apps.\u00a0In most cases, you can pop your SIM card out of an old phone and into a new one to\u00a0transfer your photos, apps, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is SIM Swapping?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Unlike what the name suggests, SIM swapping doesn\u2019t require a cybercriminal to get access to your physical phone and steal your SIM card. SIM swapping can happen remotely. A hacker, with a few important details about your life in hand, can answer security questions correctly, impersonate you, and convince your mobile carrier to reassign your phone number to a new SIM card. At that point, the criminal can get access to your phone\u2019s data and start changing your account passwords to lock you out of your online banking profile, email, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SIM swapping was especially relevant right after the\u00a0<\/span>AT&T data leak<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> Cybercriminals stole millions of phone numbers and the users\u2019 associated personal details. They could later use these details to SIM swap, allowing them to receive users\u2019 text or email two-factor authentication codes and gain access to their personal accounts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can You Tell If You\u2019ve Been SIM Swapped?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most glaring sign that your phone number was reassigned to a new SIM card is that your current phone no longer connects to the cell network. That means you won\u2019t be able to make calls, send texts, or surf the internet when you\u2019re not connected to Wi-Fi. Since most people use their smartphones every day, you\u2019ll likely find out quickly that your phone isn\u2019t functioning as it should.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, when a SIM card is no longer active, the carrier will often send a notification text. If you receive one of these texts but didn\u2019t deactivate your SIM card, use someone else\u2019s phone or landline to contact your wireless provider.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Prevent SIM Swapping<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Check out these tips to keep your device and personal information safe\u00a0from SIM swapping.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Set up two-factor authentication\u00a0using authentication apps.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Two-factor authentication<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is always a great idea;\u00a0however,\u00a0in the case of SIM swapping, the most secure way to access authentication codes is through authentication apps, versus emailed or texted codes.\u00a0It\u2019s also a great idea to add additional security measures\u00a0to authentication apps, such as protecting them with a\u00a0PIN\u00a0code,\u00a0fingerprint,\u00a0or face ID.\u00a0Choose\u00a0pin\u00a0codes that are not associated with birthdays, anniversaries, or addresses.\u00a0Opt\u00a0for a random assortment of numbers.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Watch out for phishing attempts.<\/span><\/b> Cybercriminals often gain fodder for their identity-thieving attempts through phishing.\u00a0<\/span>Phishing<\/span><\/a> is a method cybercriminals use to fish for sensitive personal information that they can use to impersonate you or gain access to your financial accounts. Phishing emails, texts, and phone calls often use fear, excitement, or urgency to trick people into giving up valuable details, such as social security numbers, birthdays, passwords, and PINs. Be wary of messages from people and organizations you don\u2019t know. Even if the sender looks familiar, there could be typos in the sender\u2019s name, logo, and throughout the message that are a good tipoff that you should delete the message immediately. Never click on links in suspicious messages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Use a password manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Your internet browser likely asks you if you\u2019d like the sites you visit to remember your password. Always say no! While password best practices can make it difficult to remember all your unique, long, and complex passwords and passphrases, do not\u00a0set up autofill as a shortcut. Instead, entrust your passwords and phrases to a\u00a0<\/span>secure password manager<\/span><\/a>, which is included in McAfee+<\/a><\/span>. A secure password manager makes it so you only have to remember one password. The rest of them are encrypted and protected by two-factor authentication. A password manager makes it very difficult for a cybercriminal to gain entry to your accounts, thus keeping them safe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Boost Your Smartphone Confidence<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    With just a few simple steps, you can feel better about the security of your smartphone, cellphone number, and online accounts. If you\u2019d like extra peace of mind, consider signing up for an identity theft protection service like\u00a0<\/span>McAfee+<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0McAfee, on average, detects suspicious activity ten months earlier than similar monitoring services. Time is of the essence in cases of SIM swapping and other identity theft\u00a0schemes. An\u00a0identity protection partner can restore your confidence in your online activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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