11-26-2021 09:09 AM - edited 01-06-2022 04:04 AM
What steps is Poblic Mobile taking to protect against SIM-swap attacks?
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11-27-2021 06:54 PM
The main vulnerability to these attacks is beyond Public Mobile's control. It's people sharing too much of their "personal" and "private" information where anyone else can easily obtain it. It's people using lazy password habits which make their accounts easy to hijack. It's people letting untrustworthy folks access their devices and their data.
Public Mobile really can't do much to "secure" or "protect" customers who have bad habits which attract the attackers.
I'm not saying all the victims are sloppy, lazy, stupid, or naive. Many aren't. Some are exceptionally informed and careful. But those who set themselves up as victims will usually end up becoming victims.
11-27-2021 06:48 PM
@mli808080 did it just happen lately? which provider? I think all providers are going the same procedure now as this is required by CRTC
11-27-2021 06:33 PM
@mli808080 : This has seemed to way reduce the sim-swap frauds. I think there's still a problem with port-outs in specific situations. But that's not your question.
11-27-2021 06:27 PM
This happened to a friend and I just read an article, which lead me to my question.
11-26-2021 11:03 AM
Or maybe phishing.
11-26-2021 10:09 AM
@mli808080 As mentioned above, the 2 Steps Authentication was introduced to avoid SIM Swap. It does look effective. From Community posts, we see quite a drop in postings in this issue
you got sim-swapped before and worried? or you are just want to know before you join PM?
11-26-2021 09:26 AM
Public mobile has added two factor authorization for any SIM card changes:
It is best to have a secure password to your self service account.
11-26-2021 09:13 AM
Here is more information.
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/sim-swap-fraud