Reduce SMS-2FA Risk Even Without a Confirmed Swap

    Even if no swap occurred, the same controls protect you next time.

    What to do

      • Switch important accounts from SMS to authenticator-app or hardware-key 2FA
      • Set carrier port-freeze and 'in-store only' SIM swaps where supported
      • Use a separate, unpublicised number for bank verification
      • Set up text alerts so you'll notice signal loss instantly next time

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