Sim Card Hackers now targeting Crypto members on Twitter.... Be safe.

in #steemit6 years ago

Hacking is going to be a trend now and the next target of #hackers.

Do not be the Next Victim.

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We are giving some tips here...

  1. Don't link your mobile phone number anywhere to your email password reset. Your mobile number is the weakest link in the process.
    Donot link your any of your cell number to any of your online accountand remove the ones that mag be currently linked.
    DONOT USE A CELL NUMBER AS ONE OF YOUR ACCOUNT RECOVERY OPTION.
    Gmail has 2 factor authentication (2FA) while yahoo mail does not.

  2. Phone carrier AT&T , Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile security secret Pin will not save you. Hackers may have inside employees at the phone carriers to switch your mobile SIM Card.

  3. Set up 2 factor authentication (2FA) on your gamil account , donot set 2 step verification SMS.
    There is a huge difference between the two.
    If hackers gain access to your phone, your 2 step verification is compromised.

  4. Seg all your crypto exchange to gmail if possible.
    Please do not try to use yahoo mail or other mail services that doesn't have 2FA.

  5. If your phone shows no Service all of a sudden, there is a high chance your phone SIM card got hacked.
    Call your phone carrier immediately within 60 seconds to find out if your SIM did get swapped., asked the phone carrier to shut down your SIM immediately.

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