Crypto investigator ZachXBT has advocated for stricter penalties against SIM swap fraud, following the case of Canadian criminal Yahya who stole over $4.5 million from victims in the […]
Crypto Exec Loses $6.3 Million in SIM-Swap Hack, Highlighting Crypto Security Risks
Bart Stephens, co-founder of Blockchain Capital, fell victim to a SIM-swap attack in May 2023, resulting in the theft of $6.3 million worth of cryptocurrency. This incident underscores […]
Crypto Investor Bart Stephens Loses $6.3 Million in SIM-Swap Attack
Bart Stephens, co-founder of Blockchain Capital, has become a victim of a significant crypto theft, losing an estimated $6.3 million due to a SIM-swap attack targeting his phone […]
SIM Swap Hack Leads to SEC Social Media Breach, Price Surge
Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for using a SIM swap attack to gain unauthorized access to the U.S. […]
SIM Swap Hacker Facing Potential Prison Time for SEC Account Breach
A hacker named Eric Council Jr., implicated in a SIM swap attack that compromised the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) online platform last year, faces a potential prison […]
SEC Hacker’s Search for FBI Investigation Reveals His Crypto Scheme
A recent court filing sheds light on the motivations of Eric Council Jr., the individual responsible for compromising the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account last year. […]
Bank of America Reimburses Customer After SIM Swap Attack
Following a high-profile SIM swap attack that cost customer Justin Chan $38,000 in unauthorized transactions, Bank of America has agreed to partially reimburse the victim. This case underscores […]
Bank of America Reimburses $38,000 Stolen via SIM-Swap Attack
A Bank of America customer had $38,000 stolen in a SIM-swap attack, prompting the bank to reimburse the individual after public pressure. This incident highlights the vulnerability of […]
Bank of America Reimburses Customer After SIM-Swapping Fraud
In a case of SIM-swapping fraud, Bank of America has reimbursed customer Justin Chan $20,000 following unauthorized withdrawals in September 2024. The incident involved Xfinity Mobile and the […]
T-Mobile Ordered to Pay $33 Million Over SIM Swap Attacks Causing Crypto Theft
A landmark decision has awarded a significant sum of $33 million in damages to victims affected by SIM swap attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders. The case against T-Mobile, one […]
T-Mobile Faces $33 Million Award Over SIM Swap Case
A recent arbitration case has resulted in a significant financial penalty for T-Mobile, as the telecom giant was ordered to pay $33 million to a victim of a […]
Landmark Arbitration: T-Mobile Held Responsible For $33 Million Cryptocurrency Theft in SIM Swap Attacks
A significant legal victory has been secured against telecom giant T-Mobile, marking a crucial step towards holding telecommunications companies accountable for their role in SIM swap-related cryptocurrency theft. […]