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Identity & AccessJun 22, 2026

He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Got Stolen Anyway

SIM swap attacks allow threat actors to steal one-time passwords sent via text for account takeovers.

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Summary

Threat actors can exploit SIM swap attacks to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via SMS, leading to account takeovers. This method bypasses a common two-factor authentication (2FA) layer, highlighting the need for users to implement additional security measures beyond SMS-based OTPs.

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