SIM Jack

Latest SIM Jack news and analysis from CoinDesk, the leader in crypto journalism. Read in-depth coverage, expert insights, and price updates.

SIM Jack

Markets

CoinDesk Explains SIM Jacking

In the pantheon of crypto hacks, “SIM jacking” is one of the worst. We break it down for you in both audio and full-text format.

By John Biggs, Adam B. LevineFeb 26, 2020

Image via CoinDesk.
of 1

Latest Crypto News

Today
12:13 PM
Positive
BTC0.00%
+1 Asset
Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase
Ark also bought $12 million worth of crypto-friendly investment platform Robinhood and $4 million worth of ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies.
11:51 AM
Neutral
BTC0.00%
+1 Asset
Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report
Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.
10:59 AM
Negative
BTC0.00%
PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme
Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.

Newsletters

Newsletter thumbnail
CoinDesk Headlines
The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.
Preview
By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy.