A SIM swap attack is a fraud where scammers hijack your phone number by deceiving mobile carriers. Using your number, you may reset your passwords and receive two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.

As smartphones have become more pervasive in our lives, we've all kind of been forced to pick up basic knowledge and terminology over the years. Where previously certain jargon would exclusively be ...

Have you ever wondered exactly how a SIM card works? We’ll help you understand why your phone needs one and what they do to keep you connected. Image: TalkAndroid Editorial Note: Talk Android may ...

Your phone number could be stolen, giving thieves access to your accounts. Robert Ross had never heard of the crime of “SIM swapping” until he became a victim. “I saw a notification for a withdrawal ...

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SIM card fraud has emerged as a growing concern in India as stolen or misused identity documents are increasingly used to ...

Still works with older phones. Easy to find in local markets. But requires physical handling and SIM swapping. Limited flexibility compared to eSIM. No remote activation, you need to be on-site. When ...

A dual-SIM setup lets you use one phone to make and receive calls and texts from two numbers. It's also super convenient and can save you serious cash when traveling. We show you how to use two SIMs ...

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The world of eSIMs has taken a huge step forward over the past month, as first Google launched the eSIM-only Pixel 10 range in the US, and then Apple expanded the regions that were eSIM-only for the ...