#SIM take-overs

Smart issued an advisory against SIM take-over or SIM-hijacking due to the reported SIM swapping incident within the telco industry. The telco advises its customers to be vigilant from being a victim of SIM take-overs and cybercriminals. A SIM take-over is when somebody tries to transfer your SIM's mobile number to another SIM via social engineering techniques. Smart mentioned that it is like a virtual version of budol-budol and is also known as "SIM-jacking" or "SIM-hijacking." Smart also noted that if you are compromised, all text messages (SMS) and calls that are supposed to be received by your number will be received by the cyber-criminal. Moreover, the new SIM can only be activated on the same device last used with the old SIM, thus, preventing unauthorized activation on other devices. According to Globe, the service works by allowing compatible LTE smartphones with an active Globe SIM to connect directly to Starlink satellites once they are outside Globe's terrestrial network coverage and have a clear view of the sky. You simply load when needed and stay connected. · 100 Mbps is ideal for multiple users streaming, gaming, and working simultaneously. Read more in our articles including "Smart issues advisory against SIM take-overs" and "Globe rolls out Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in the Philippines".