Security News

Researchers Disclose Another SIM Card Attack Possibly Impacting Millions
2019-09-27 11:33

A new variant of a recently disclosed SIM card attack method could expose millions of mobile phones to remote hacking, researchers have warned. read more

Simjacker: SIM Card Attack Used to Spy on Mobile Phone Users
2019-09-12 15:49

Researchers at AdaptiveMobile Security, a firm that specializes in cyber telecoms security, have disclosed a new SIM card attack method that could work against over 1 billion mobile phones, and...

New SIM Card Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Any Phone Just By Sending SMS
2019-09-12 12:04

Cybersecurity researchers today revealed the existence of a new and previously undetected critical vulnerability in SIM cards that could allow remote attackers to compromise targeted mobile phones...

Twitter CEO Hack Highlights Dangers of 'SIM Swap' Fraud
2019-09-04 12:36

Even with considerable security precautions in place, Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey became the victim of an embarrassing compromise when attackers took control of his account on the platform...

SIM Swapping Blamed for Hacking of Twitter CEO's Account
2019-09-03 07:50

Hackers were able to post offensive messages from the Twitter account of Jack Dorsey, the social media company’s CEO, after they tricked his mobile services provider into handing over his phone...

TrickBot Variant Enables SIM Swapping Attacks: Report
2019-08-29 19:18

Banking Trojan Evolves to Target Wireless Carrier CustomersA new variant of the TrickBot banking Trojan is enabling attackers to conduct SIM swapping schemes against Verizon Wireless, Sprint and...

Cirrus Insight appoints Phil Sims as CTO
2019-07-18 22:45

Cirrus Insight is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Sims as Chief Technology Officer. Cirrus Insight sales enablement platform for Gmail and Outlook offers an all-in-one sales...

Boeing admits 737 Max sims didn't accurately reproduce what flying without MCAS was like
2019-05-20 14:28

Turning off trim control software in training wouldn't give realistic results – report Boeing has admitted that pilot training simulators for the controversial 737 Max did not accurately reproduce...

Hacking gang stole millions in cryptocurrency via SIM swaps
2019-05-17 11:07

Six alleged members of "The Community" were indicted, along with three phone service employees who allegedly helped target subscribers.

Nine Charged in SIM Hijacking Scheme
2019-05-13 17:47

The United States has indicted nine individuals with online identity theft and related charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.  read more