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How to lock your SIM on Android

Your phone's SIM card allows the device to make calls, send texts, and connect to the internet. The SIM card provides a phone number that identifies your device on the carrier's network, whether it's ...
ZDNet

Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

SIM swapping is a popular type of fraud in which someone transfers your mobile number to a SIM in their own device. By intercepting any messages or phone calls sent to you, they're able to access your ...
ZDNet

Google Fi's 'Number Lock' adds protection against SIM swaps - here's how to enable it

SIM swapping is an infamous type of scam in which a cybercriminal takes over your mobile phone account to port your number to another phone or carrier. Now, Google Fi is offering its customers an ...
PC Magazine

AT&T Tackles SIM-Swapping Scams With 'Account Lock' Feature

Primary and secondary account holders can now block specific transactions and account changes across all devices and lines on their account. AT&T is adding an extra layer of protection to prevent ...
9to5google

Google Fi’s new ‘Number Lock’ protects against SIM swaps

Google Fi Wireless has a new Number Lock feature that provides an “additional layer of protection against illegal SIM swaps.” “SIM swapping happens when someone is able to steal your phone number by ...
Android Police

Google Fi catches up to the big carriers with defense against SIM swap attacks

Hamid is a dedicated technology enthusiast with a deep passion for testing new gadgets. With over five years of experience in the tech field, he has honed his skills and knowledge in various areas of ...
Android Police

AT&T's newest tool stops SIM swap attacks dead in their tracks

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...
Ars Technica

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

AT&T is rolling out a protection that prevents unauthorized changes to mobile accounts as the carrier attempts to fight a costly form of account hijacking that occurs when a scammer swaps out the SIM ...
Lifehacker

Enable This Feature on Your AT&T Phone to Prevent SIM Swapping Attacks

If you're an AT&T customer, you can turn on a new security feature that prevents your phone number from being moved to a different device without your knowledge, exposing your data to cyber criminals ...
The Verge

AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

The carrier’s new Account Lock feature will prevent unauthorized changes to your account, including phone number and SIM card transfers. The carrier’s new Account Lock feature will prevent ...
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Does Maxis SIM-lock their iPhones after device contract is over? Here’s what you need to know

On the 31st of December 2024, a Maxis customer under the username @tombwgholland made a post on X (formerly Twitter), ...