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10 Arrested Over SIM-Swap Hacks That Stole $100M in Crypto From Celebrities: Europol
10.2.2021
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
9.2.2021
Stephen Defiore was allegedly paid to transfer cellphone accounts to ones owned by a co-conspirator
California Man Loses $27,000 in Bitcoin After Falling Prey to Crypto Scammers
26.1.2021
In Daly City, California, authorities are investigating a crypto scam incident where a man lost $27,000 worth of bitcoin. A 48-year-old man claimed the scammers tricked him into giving them the keys to his wallet. Scammer Impersonated a Crypto Wallet Hardware Firm Ledger Representative Per KTVU...
Logitech G923: The Surest Thing In Sim Racing
7.1.2021
A decade ago, if you were getting into sim racing and wanted to buy a steering wheel, there wasn’t much shopping around to do. You pretty much bought a Logitech G27 like everyone else and called it a day. Today, the offerings are far more diverse, with higher-end options from Thrustmaster...
From SIM Swaps to Home-Invasion Threats, Ledger Leak Has Cascading Consequences
23.12.2020
The incident shows the variety of ways data can be used to hurt people, and raises questions about how and if certain data should be retained at all
The Ledger Saga: Death Threats, SIM Swaps, Lawsuits & No Reimbursements
22.12.2020
The unfortunate Ledger saga continues as, following the massive data dump, people now claim they receive death treats in their native language, some say they've been sim-swapped, and others warn their emails are being used to set up Coinbase accounts. Meanwhile, the CEO said Ledger will...
New Flight Game Is Ace Combat's Wingman
10.12.2020
Project Wingman, an indie arcade dogfighting game for the PC, is a project I’ve had my eye on for years now, so it was cool this week to finally see it released on Steam.Read more
Another Asian Crypto Exchange Suspends Withdrawals as China Detains One of Its Founders
9.12.2020
Chinese authorities are launching a national crackdown against fraudulent SIM card and bank account schemes. The latest detained under this operation is one of the founders of a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange CEO Global (ceobi). Crypto Exchange Founder Taken Into Custody by Chinese Police...
RIP Chuck Yeager
8.12.2020
Chuck Yeager, one of the United States Air Force’s greatest ever pilots and the first man to break the sound barrier, has died at the age of 97.Read more
You Can Finally Get One Steering Wheel For Your Sim Racing Rig And Your BMW M4 GT3
7.12.2020
It’s a common problem: You enjoy sim racing, but the steering wheel you use to compete virtually simply isn’t as sharp or well-built as the one inside your 2022 BMW M4 GT3 race car. We’ve all been there and, thankfully, Fanatec is finally doing something to address this growing problem.Read more
Avanti CEO calls on SIM swap victims to resurrect Wyoming bill
3.12.2020
“A SIM swap was part of the infamous Twitter hack in July, so this is no longer just an issue affecting the crypto industry," said Caitlin Long
Irish Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Through SIM Hacks
19.11.2020
The man was part of a criminal group that compromised crypto accounts with assistance from contacts at mobile operators
[aktualita] České dráhy nasadily nové SIM karty, slibují rychlejší internet ve vlacích
3.11.2020
České dráhy dokončily instalaci 3164 datových SIM karet do vlakových souprav. Výměna se týkala stovek vozů českého dopravce a jeho zahraničních partnerů. Dráhy slibují rychlejší připojení k internetu přes zdarma dostupnou Wi-Fi síť. “Nové SIM karty využívají plný potenciál mobilních sítí v ČR...
Two Indicted in Latest Federal Prosecution of SIM-Swapping Crypto Thieves
28.10.2020
One alleged conspirator tried to SWAT the other after he "failed to share" the pair's stolen crypto
Telecoms protocol from 1975 exploited to target 20 crypto executives
20.10.2020
At least 20 crypto executives and customers of an Israeli telecommunications company were targeted in a sophisticated SS7 attack last month
This Entrepreneur Was SIM Swapped So Often, He Started a Company to Fight It
25.9.2020
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 SIM-Swap Crypto Lawsuit Against AT&T
11.9.2020
A California judge has dismissed the $200 million in damages claim against the telecom giant AT&T for alleged negligence and fraud. The judge still ruled the telecom company had to answer the lawsuit by Michael Terpin for enabling the theft of $24 million worth of his cryptocurrency after...
Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit
9.9.2020
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
These Illicit SIM Cards Are Making Hacks Like Twitter’s Easier
21.8.2020
SIM cards that spoof specific numbers, prevent tracking, and alter users voices are making social engineering attacks like those on Twitter easier
[článek] Na krátkých vlnách: aukce, závislost, nezávislost a konec anonymních SIM karet
13.8.2020
[3 minuty čtení] Bývalý šéf Rady ČTÚ shrnuje nejdůležitější události uplynulého týdne/měsíce v digitálním světě. Výhodou krátkých vln je způsob jejich šíření v atmosféře – díky mnohonásobným odrazům, k nimž dochází na ionizovaných částicích ve vyšších vrstvách (ionosféra), není nutná přímá...