8 SECURITY ISSUES WITH RECYCLED PHONE NUMBERS AND THEIR COUNTERMEASURES
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What does happen after the subscription period? Those used phone numbers will be opened for new subscribers to use. Telephone companies are forced to do this because phone numbers are finite, subscribers are increasing every day.
But, this recycling process has lead to many security and privacy issues.
* Common Reasons To Give Up Or Lose Phone Number:
* 8 Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers:
* Practical Case Study On Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers:
* What Can Carriers Do To Counter Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers?
* What Can Websites Do To Counter Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers?
* What Can Subscribers Do To Counter Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers?
Table of Contents :
What Can Subscribers Do To Counter Security Issues With Recycled Phone Numbers?
1. Subscribers should avoid changing phone numbers over and over.
2. Subscribers should use email authentication in place of SMS authentication.
3. Update their new number in all their online accounts.
4. Avoid unnecessarily sharing PII.
5. Subscribers are recommended to set up a soft token service.
6. Avoid password reuse and SMS recovery.
7. Utilize the number parking service if required.
8. Ignore and report phishing & spam messages to their Carrier.
9. Avoid clicking on links. Call carrier to verify.
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