Criminals can break into your phone in ‘SIM swapping’ attack without device leaving your hands – three ways to stop it

ANDROID and iPhone users must be wary of ‘SIM swapping’ attacks, where a hacker infiltrates a device without ever laying hands on it.

Cybercriminals can take control of your smartphone and crack into your online accounts in one fell swoop.

GettyAndroid and iPhone users should know the signs of damaging ‘SIM swapping’ attacks, where a criminal convinces a mobile carrier to reassign a phone number[/caption]

SIM is an acronym for “Subscriber Identity Module.” A SIM card is...