Hands-On Tech 290

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a question from Otis, who relies on the 6-digit text-message codes his bank sends at sign-in but has started to worry about SIM swap attacks, and wants to know whether those codes are still worth anything and whether he can lock down his number at the carrier.

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Links

• More than a Password
• Mobile Communications Best Practice Guidance
• SIM Swap Scams: How to Protect Yourself
• SIM Swapping - Verizon
• Port-Out Fraud Targets Your Private Accounts
• Cell Phone Fraud - FCC
• Enable / Disable SIM Protection and Number Lock - Verizon
• Protect your T-Mobile account from fraud
• Learn about Wireless Account Lock
• FCC Adopts Rules to Protect Consumers' Cell Phone Accounts
• Passkeys - Fido Alliance