BROWSING: SIM card

SIM card fraud unfortunately manifests itself in a number of ways, but one of the most pernicious forms is the SIM card swap. SIM card swapping is the process by which a hacker or bad actor obtains the personal information and mobile number of...

Researchers at AdaptiveMobile Security say that they have uncovered a SIM-based smartphone vulnerability used for targeted surveillance which has been expanded to use for fraud, scam calls and other uses by hackers. Dubbed Simjacker, AdaptiveMobile Security said that the vulnerability represents "a huge jump in...

In a lawsuit filed Aug. 15 in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin accuses AT&T of fraud, negligence and other actions that allegedly allowed thieves to access Terpin's device and, subsequently, cryptocurrency reportedly valued at $23.8 million. For the...

The Australian opeartor will be able to expand its presence in the connected vehicle space via the acquisition of MTData Australian telecom operator seeks to expand its presence in the internet of things (IoT) market through the acquisition of compatriot firm MTData, a provider of...

French firm to offer IoT connectivity and management services. Orange Business Services won a three-year contract with Viasat Group for a global internet of things roaming service for up to 350,000 SIM cards. Under terms of the deal, the French company will provide its IoT connectivity platform...

French mobile virtual network enabler Transatel providing 3G/LTE SIM to Microsoft Tech powerhouse Microsoft, in partnership with Transatel, is bringing 3G and LTE connectivity to Windows 10 devices; customers will be able to purchase cellular data service in-browser with no carrier interaction. Transatel provides various support...

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Pakistan war on terror; 100M mobile customers may lose service On Dec. 16, terror struck in Peshawar, Pakistan, when the Taliban targeted an army school. The terrorists massacred 145 people, most of them children. It was revealed that the terrorists communicated through prepaid subscriber identification modules....

Apple’s unveiling this week of updated iPad models included a small inclusion that could have a big impact on some mobile operators. For the first time, Apple is selling a cellular version of its tablet devices with a single SIM card that works for multiple...