Hackers can access your bank account through eSIM how to protect

Technology is making our lives easier, but hackers are using it to trap people in their net. Russia’s cyber security firm ‘FACCT’ has asked people using eSIM to be cautious. Actually, eSIM swappers have changed their method of attack to steal people’s phone numbers and bypass digital security. The firm has found that in just one case last year, about a hundred attempts were made to gain access to people’s personal accounts.

Before proceeding with the news, it is important to know about eSIM. eSIMs are like digital SIMs, which are stored in people’s phones. They work just like physical SIMs. eSIM can be added to the device by scanning the QR code provided by the service provider.

This technology is becoming very popular among smartphone manufacturing companies and they are removing the physical SIM card slot from mobile phones.

Report It says that SIM swappers have started exploiting the eSIM technology and can gain access to people’s phone numbers, bank details, etc.

Attackers hijack users’ mobile accounts using stolen or leaked credentials and then transfer the mobile numbers to their devices by generating QR codes. During this process, the victim’s mobile number is hijacked and the e-SIM is deactivated.

what could happen then

Once they gain access to mobile phone numbers, criminals can access a number of services including users’ banks and messaging apps and can also obtain two-factor authentication. By doing this, they can transfer money from users’ accounts.

Protect yourself like this

To avoid attacks through eSIM swapping, users should use unique passwords. If you use e-banking services on your phone, you should keep the security of that account tight. You should not share any of your details with anyone and if you feel threatened, you should change your password immediately.