Hackers who took control of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s X account have stolen more than $691,000 after posting a malicious phishing link that gained access to people’s wallets.
Debate over 2FA using SMS after sim-swapping victim sues Coinbase
While members of the crypto community are doubtful the lawsuit against Coinbase will be successful, it has sparked a conversation about the issues with SMS 2FA.
Alabama Man Charged Over SIM Swap Hacks That Stole $150K in Crypto
Joseph Chase Oaks allegedly used SIM-swap hacks to access victim’s online accounts between August 2018 and October 2019.
10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol
The alleged international criminal network targeted online influencers, sports stars, musicians and their families in the U.S.
Mobile Firm Employee Charged for Aiding Crypto SIM Swap Attacks Targeting 19
Stephen Defiore was allegedly paid to transfer cellphone accounts to ones owned by a co-conspirator.
Irish Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Through SIM Hacks
The man was part of a criminal group that compromised crypto accounts with assistance from contacts at mobile operators.
Two Indicted in Latest Federal Prosecution of SIM-Swapping Crypto Thieves
One alleged conspirator tried to SWAT the other after he “failed to share” the pair’s stolen crypto.
This Entrepreneur Was SIM Swapped So Often, He Started a Company to Fight It
Efani’s solution to SIM swapping? Make it so difficult to make changes to a cell phone account that an attack is virtually impossible.
Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit
AT&T has won a motion to dismiss a $200 million punitive damages claim from Mike Terpin, who lost $24 million in crypto via SIM hack
Social Engineering: A Plague on Crypto and Twitter, Unlikely to Stop
The SIM swapping community entered the spotlight after helping the Twitter hacker breach the social media platform, but these threat actors have been going after the crypto community for years.
US Officials Allege Student Defrauded Apple as Part of SIM Swap Attack
A UC San Diego student is accused of participating in a SIM-swapping scam that defrauded Apple and stole one victim’s crypto.
BlockFi: Hacker Sim-Swapped Employee’s Phone, No Funds Were Lost
The hacker compromised an employee’s phone and gained access to users’ personal information, including their names and addresses, but BlockFi says no funds were affected.
AT&T Files for Dismissal in $24M Phone Hack Case, Claims Crypto Exec Didn’t Read T&Cs
Terpin claims he lost $24 million in crypto due to AT&T’s negligence. The firm says he didn’t read the company’s policy documents.
Crypto Investor’s Case Against AT&T Over $24M SIM Hack Can Proceed, Judge Rules
AT&T’s motion to dismiss Michael Terpin’s case was largely dismissed by a California court on Monday.
Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T
AT&T has again argued against allegations it was in part responsible for a SIM-swap hack that cost crypto exec Seth Shapiro $1.8 million.
US Lawmakers Call on Communications Regulator to Tackle SIM-Swapping Crime
Democrat lawmakers are demanding that the FCC takes action to tackle the rise in SIM swapping attacks.
US Authorities Allege SIM Swapping Thief Bought Music Royalties, Jewelry, With Crypto
Court documents allege that Pennsylvania resident Anthony Faulk hijacked a crypto company executive’s phone, stealing crypto and using the proceeds for an expensive watch, music royalties, jewelry and a house.
US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.
AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec’s SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court
The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.
Another AT&T SIM Swapping Hack Targets Trio of Crypto Execs
Another crypto executive is suing AT&T over a SIM swapping hack that he claims cost him $1.7 million in digital assets.