2025-12-07 12:23:25

Heads up—SIM swap attacks are no joke. Hackers steal your phone number, reroute your text messages, and boom, they're inside your accounts before you even realize what happened.

Here's the scary part: if you're still using SMS codes for two-factor authentication, you're practically handing them the keys. Those text messages? They can be intercepted. Your mobile carrier? Sometimes easier to social-engineer than you'd think.

What actually works:

• Ditch SMS-based verification entirely. It's outdated and vulnerable.
• Switch to authenticator apps that generate time-sensitive codes—think Google Authenticator or similar tools.
• Never tie your most critical accounts to something as fragile as a phone number.

Your digital identity is worth protecting. Don't let a $50 SIM card be the weakest link in your security chain.

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BrokenRugs

· 2025-12-10 11:12

The issue of SIM card being swapped is really unbelievable. The defense line on the carrier side is as fragile as paper. I've already switched everything to authenticator long ago.

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GasSavingMaster

· 2025-12-10 07:55

The hijacking of the SIM card is really amazing, a friend has planted it before, and the account is cleared in one second SMS verification is simply a gift, hurry up and change the authenticator app, everyone Phone numbers really can't stand on their own, they're too fragile

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DAOdreamer

· 2025-12-07 12:52

If you change your SIM card, your account will be gone. I almost got screwed by this trick last year—it's really crazy. Now I use only an authenticator, and I sleep soundly.

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WhaleSurfer

· 2025-12-07 12:49

SIM card swap attacks are really outrageous. The customer service defenses at carriers are as flimsy as paper, and you can trick them just with some clever wording. If you're still using SMS verification, delete it as soon as possible—you're basically handing the keys to hackers.

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faded_wojak.eth

· 2025-12-07 12:44

It’s really scary when your SIM card gets swapped. My friend fell for it—his wallet was emptied in less than two minutes. Those of you still using SMS verification should wake up.

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MidnightGenesis

· 2025-12-07 12:35

SIM card replacement... On-chain data has already shown too many tragic cases. My observation is that 95% of users have no idea how vulnerable things are on the carrier’s side, and from a code perspective, SMS verification is a joke. It's worth noting that Authenticator apps are the real solution, but most people are always too lazy to bother.

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