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Access Point Name

What is Access Point Name? Access Point Name (APN) refers to the gateway and point of entry onto the internet (IP network) from a mobile network. APN is used by mobile service providers to combine many SIM cards into a single limited network. Only SIM cards that are preprogrammed to work on a specific APN […]

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SIM-Swapping Attack

What is a SIM-Swapping Attack? SIM swapping, sometimes called SIM hijacking, occurs when a device tied to a customer’s phone number is fraudulently manipulated. Cyberattackers usually employ SIM swapping as a way to receive one-time security codes from banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and other financial institutions. A study by Princeton University found that four-fifths of SIM-swap […]