Episode 340: How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone by SIM Swapping

The popular streaming service Roku was hit with its second data breach this year, and the info of hundreds of thousands of users was exposed. Another Google service has met its end, we'll tell you about the newest resident of the Google graveyard. And take a deep dive into how hackers use SIM swapping attacks and how you can stop them. Show Notes: Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks About Apple threat notifications and protecting against mercenary spyware How to spot fake Apple security alerts via text, phone, email, or web CloudChat infostealer Mac malware masquerades as “safe” service Amazon Sidewalk is still a thing — and will be enabled if you aren’t careful Roku leaks 576,000 accounts—its second data breach of 2024 What is credential stuffing? Why you need unique passwords Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users’ private Facebook messages UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyard Killed by Google Why and how to use a VPN on your Mac or iPhone Intego Privacy Protection VPN (for Mac and Windows) How to protect yourself from SIM swapping attacks Former telecom manager admits to doing SIM swaps for $1,000 T-Mobile, Verizon workers get texts offering $300 for SIM swaps Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.