SIM Swap
N/A
SIM卡盗用
SIM Swap · N/A · SIM卡盗用 · sim swop · SIM swapping · SIM hijack · Digital Security · mobile · fraud · account-takeoverDigital SecuritySIM swapping SIM hijack/sim swop/
Also known as: SIM swapping, SIM hijack
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A SIM swap (or SIM hijack) tricks a carrier into moving your number to an attacker’s SIM so they can intercept SMS codes and calls.
Real-World Example
After a SIM swap, victims suddenly lose signal while attackers receive 2FA texts for email and banking.
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