In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin is displayed in front of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) logo on January 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Alabama man arrested for role in SEC Twitter account hijacking Eric Council Jr. was charged with aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection with the January 2024 incident. Oct 17, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/Getty Images) New FCC privacy task force takes aim at data breaches, SIM-swaps The Federal Communications Commission task force will also examine how carriers collect and share geolocation data. Jun 14, 2023 By Tonya Riley
(Stock /Getty Images) Experian tool exposed partial Social Security numbers, putting customers at risk The problem with using Social Security numbers to authenticate consumers goes much deeper than Experian, experts say. Oct 31, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A worker climbs on a cellular communication tower. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) FCC wants to revamp data breach laws for telecom carriers The rule change could create additional reporting requirements for companies. Jan 12, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Lots of sim cards on the table. (Getty Images) Final defendant in multimillion-dollar SIM hijacking scheme sentenced to prison The sentencing comes two years after six members of the group and their accomplices within mobile phone providers were indicted. Nov 30, 2021
(Photo illustration by Chesnot / Getty Images) Suspect in scheme to breach major Twitter accounts is now charged with hacking crypto executives "I don't care," the suspect previously told the New York Times. "They can come arrest me. I would laugh at them. I haven't done anything." Nov 3, 2021
SIM cards. (Getty Images) The FCC wants to force phone carriers to guard against SIM-swapping scams SIM-swapping can lead to identity and financial fraud. Sep 30, 2021 By Tonya Riley
Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency, was in on the bust. (Europol) Police say scammers who used email fraud, SIM swapping are connected to Italian mafia The bust is the latest evidence hinting at the extent to which established organized crime groups are adopting hacking methods. Sep 20, 2021 By Jeff Stone
Exterior view of T Mobile signage is seen on May 22, 2021 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by RBL/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) SIM swapping victim alleges T-Mobile failed to stop $20,000 cryptocurrency scam The stolen funds would be worth $65,000 today, the suit claims. Jun 4, 2021 By Jeff Stone
(Photo by Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images) Crypto scammer who threatened victims’ families pleads guilty, faces 2-year minimum Eric Meiggs, 23, is one of multiple defendants charged as part of the years-long fraud effort. Apr 28, 2021 By Jeff Stone