A new feature available on the MyAT&T app will protect cell phone users from criminals trying to rack up unauthorized charges on their accounts.

SIM swap fraud has emerged as a critical security threat in the mobile telecommunications landscape, with incidents increasing dramatically through 2024 and early 2025. Data from Cifas’ Fraudscape ...

Digital scams are ever-growing and evolving in India. The latest one grabbing all the eyeballs is the SIM swap fraud. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India, has issued a warning suggesting ...

If you're an AT&T customer, you can turn on a new security feature that prevents your phone number from being moved to a different device without your knowledge, exposing your data to cyber ...

The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said in a post on Wednesday that it has recovered $96,400 for a victim targeted in a SIM swapping scam, thanks to the work of Detective Wegner ...

In 2021, SIM-swapping attackers stole $68 million from victims. Since this is a security update, AT&T says it will never call or text you to turn off Wireless Account Lock.

AT&T has introduced a new feature to protect consumer and business accounts from SIM-swapping attacks. Wireless Account Lock will be able to disable several key account changes, a key part of ...

On Tuesday, AT&T revealed Wireless Account Lock, a new protection designed to curb the SIM-swap scams. When activated, the lock prevents changes from being made to a SIM until it's turned off again.

AT&T is introducing a new tool called Wireless Account Lock, which according to the carrier, will stop SIM swap attacks.

AT&T Tackles SIM-Swapping Scams With 'Account Lock' Feature Primary and secondary account holders can now block specific transactions and account changes across all devices and lines on their account.