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US Authorities Allege SIM-Swapping Thief Bought Music Royalties, Jewelry With Crypto
Court documents allege that Pennsylvania resident Anthony Faulk hijacked a crypto company executive's phone, stealing crypto and using the proceeds for an expensive watch, mus...
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By Danny Nelson
Dec 13, 2019 at 4:08 a.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2019
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US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 14, 2019 at 7:38 p.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2019
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AT&T Responds to Crypto Exec's SIM Swap Suit: See You in Court
The loss highlights an obvious question for security experts, who wondered why an experienced crypto executive would keep such high sums online.
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By Danny Nelson
Oct 28, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2019
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Another AT&T SIM Swapping Hack Targets Trio of Crypto Execs
Another crypto executive is suing AT&T over a SIM swapping hack that he claims cost him $1.7 million in digital assets.
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By Danny Nelson
Oct 26, 2019 at 8:20 a.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2019
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Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.
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By Nate DiCamillo
Oct 21, 2019 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 21, 2019
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AT&T Fails to Win Dismissal in $24 Million Crypto SIM-Swap Lawsuit
Crypto investor Michael Terpin has won an early victory in his attempt to sue AT&T over a SIM-swapping hack that lost a claimed $24 million.
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By Daniel Palmer
Jul 23, 2019 at 8:25 a.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2019
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Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case
U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin has been awarded over $75 million in a lawsuit related to a SIM-swapping fraud.
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By Yogita Khatri
May 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 13, 2019
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Student Gets 10-Year Jail Term for SIM-Swap Crypto Thefts Worth $7.5 Million
A 21-year-old student from the U.S. who stole over $7.5 million in cryptocurrency via SIM-swap hacks has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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By Yogita Khatri
Apr 23, 2019 at 8:05 a.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2019
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Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Thief Indicted for Hacking Over 50 US Victims
A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in a U.S. supreme court indictment over 52 cases of SIM-swap identity and crypto theft.
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By Yogita Khatri
Feb 4, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 4, 2019
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Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over 'SIM Swap' Crypto Hacks
A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of "SIM swapping" hacks.
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By Daniel Palmer
Nov 9, 2018 at 12:10 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2018
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