Hack of the day: Lock your SIM to prevent fraud and identity theft

The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day' — a new weekday-series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles.
Complex

Encrypted PIN Details Swiped In Massive Target Hack

After confirming that hackers made off with sensitive data belonging to some 40 million customers, Target has revealed that encrypted PIN details were swiped in the attack too. Some of the details, ...
SlashGear

Easily Hacked Phone PIN Codes You Should Avoid Using (And How To Better Secure Your Phone)

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...
The Daily Dot

What is SIM hacking?

Your phone number may be the key to your bank account as many scammers are using a new technique called SIM hacking. In a TikTok with over 1.2 million views, creator lex.and.her.pen (@lex.and.her.pen) ...