SIM-swapping frauds are on the rise. SIM swapping is a type of account takeover scam where hackers take control of your phone number to access all kinds of personal information. They can even use it as an attack vector for two-factor authentication and one-time passwords (OTP). It requires only minor tech skills for an attacker to target your cellphone number, which is why it has become popular with younger, less sophisticated hackers. It does take some leg work, however. In simple terms, a hacker will not have to type any complex technical commands to rip it off. So today, we’re going to talk about SIM-swapping scams — what they are, how they work, and how you can defend yourself from becoming one of its victims.