AT&T rolls out “Wireless Lock” feature to block SIM swap attacks

AT&T rolls out “Wireless Lock” feature to block SIM swap attacks

Keypoints

  • Wireless Lock prevents unauthorized changes to customer account information and phone number porting.
  • The feature is now available to all AT&T customers after a limited rollout period.
  • SIM swap attacks can lead to theft of calls, texts, and access to accounts like email and banking.
  • Threat actors and insiders have been involved in conducting or facilitating SIM swap attacks.
  • Other carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile have offered similar protections for several years.

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