SIM Swapping and Hacker Gangs: Fighting Cybercrime in a COVID-19 World - a podcast by PodcastOne

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President for the Cybersecurity Solutions Group at Microsoft, is joined by Allison Nixon, a security researcher and investigator at Unit 221B. Allison details her work in the cybercrime underworld, talking with Ann about the vulnerabilities—at the consumer and carrier level—of using our phones as identification and how they enable SIM swappers to carry out their attacks. Hear their insights on the importance of relationships and looking for opportunities to help people can lead to more purpose-driven cybersecurity. 
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