These 7 Digits May Be More Important Than Your Social Security Number - Cheddar Explains

Our cell phone number has become one of the most important numbers in our lives. Recently a hack called "sim jacking" has gained traction, and it puts our cell phone numbers - as well as almost every other account we have - at risk. Right now, it's still a targeted attack, but in the future, it might not be. In this video, Cheddar will explain how our phone numbers became so vulnerable, and how we can protect it.

NSCC
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/most-hacked-passwords-revealed-as-uk-cyber-survey-exposes-gaps-in-online-security

Tech Crunch
https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/25/cybersecurity-101-guide-protect-phone-number/?guccounter=1

https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/23/i-was-hacked/

Gimlet Media
https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/v4he6k

Wired
https://www.wired.com/story/phone-numbers-indentification-authentication/

Joseph Steinberg
https://josephsteinberg.com/not-let-criminals-steal-cellphone-number-scam/

JP Morgan
https://www.jpmorgan.com/commercial-banking/insights/protect-your-phone-number-from-cybercriminals

Kraken.com
https://blog.kraken.com/post/219/security-advisory-mobile-phones/

Inc.
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/cell-phone-security-threat-mobile-port-out-number-mobile-numbers-hacked.html

Axios
https://www.axios.com/phone-numbers-are-the-new-social-security-numbers-1551732831-25f37903-9bf8-44dc-a734-871871f92402.html

Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/28/cell-phone-hack-is-ruining-lives-identity-theft/?guccounter=1

NBC
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/how-hackers-are-hijacking-your-cell-phone-account-n859986

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