Re-verifying sim card registrations has been requested by Kenyan authorities. Safaricom is at the forefront of the phenomenal mobile penetration in Kenya. Increased data breaches pose a serious threat to most Kenyans. In an effort to cut down on crime, the government has provided Airtel and Telcom with information on how its customers may verify their personal information on their telephones.
Here's how to check whether your personal information hasn't already appeared on another card:
The pop-up menu may be reached by calling *106#. Keep in mind to use the first line that you entered when you registered your credentials.
Check your phone numbers and the credentials you used to sign up for the service again
Your Internet service provider should be notified if you see anything suspicious
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Your personal information is at risk if you use your phone's SIM card.
Learn how your phone's SIM card might be hacked and how to protect it.
If you want to prevent being a victim of new online assaults, you need to stay on top of the newest security weaknesses and hazards.
The SIM card itself might constitute a security concern, which may come as a shock to some people.
Hackers can get access to devices via SIM cards. Learn how to keep your phone's SIM card safe.
1.Simjacker
Simjacker was the name given to a new security issue discovered by AdaptiveMobile Security in September 2019.
The vulnerability may be exploited using the use of [email protected] Browser, a program contained in the SIM Application Toolkit (STK) that many phone service providers utilize on their SIM cards.
Many devices, however, still have Simjacker installed, rendering them vulnerable to attack.
Embedded SIM cards may also be hijacked using Simjacker (eSIMs).
As a security concern, you may have heard of the practice of swapping out your SIM card.
The personal Twitter page of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was hacked in August 2019 using a variation of this approach.
Deception and social engineering are used instead of exploiting technology weaknesses.
Get in touch with your cell phone service provider and ask for a SIM card swap.
SIM card swapping is exceedingly tough to stop because of social engineering.
They have access to your phone number if they have your SIM card.
Your other online accounts may also be accessible if you have two-factor authentication codes in your possession.
How to Prevent Yourself from Being a Victim of Social Engineering.
You can protect yourself against SIM card swaps by hiding your personal details.
Finally, think about the two-factor authentication strategies you employ.
In certain two-factor authentication systems, a code will be sent to your mobile phone through SMS.
Because of this, hackers can get into your accounts even if you have two-factor authentication enabled, even if your SIM card has been hijacked.
Your device's unique identifier serves as a stronger means of preventing SIM card theft.
Secure your laptop with a SIM Card Lockpadlock.
You should also secure your SIM card against SIM assaults by setting up some safeguards.
In order to set up a SIM card lock, make sure you know your network provider's PIN.
Locking the SIM card may then be done by swiping up on the Lock SIM card slider.
To activate the SIM lock, simply enter your current PIN.
3. Additional Security Advice
Use passwords that are strong and unique to each account, as you should always do.
Defend Your Device Against SIM Invasion
There has been an increase in the sophistication of attacks against mobile devices.
Make greater use of the security options at your disposal to guard against malicious behavior.
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