SIM swapping is an infamous type of scam in which a cybercriminal takes over your mobile phone account to port your number to another phone or carrier. Now, Google Fi is offering its customers an ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Your phone's SIM card allows the device to make calls, send texts, and connect to the internet. The SIM card provides a phone number that identifies your device on the carrier's network, whether it's ...

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It’s one of a slew of new privacy and theft prevention measures arriving in the near future. It’s one of a slew of new privacy and theft prevention measures arriving in the near future. is a senior ...

Code found in the Google Personal Safety app suggests a new “Device info” option will allow users to view their IMEI number from the Emergency screen without unlocking the phone. This move contradicts ...

Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free. Geoff Williams Contributor Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has ...