Security - Protection from Sim Swap Attacks on Skys eSim

[MrPaulo]

I'm with Sky Mobile.

I'm concerned about sim swap scam attacks on my esim.

These attacks are becoming increasing more prevalent and it is reported that the recent Marks and Spencers hack was caused by this vulnerability.

Does Sky Mobile provide a sim pin as an extra layer of security?

[PandJ2020 · Accepted solution]

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@MrPaulo wrote:

Does Sky Mobile provide a sim pin as an extra layer of security?

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Yes.

Well, definitely for physical SIM's.

If you have an iPhone, try Settings > Mobile Service > SIM PIN

[MrPaulo]

Thanks,

I use a Pixel Android and have changed the esim PIN Number.

What I'm interested in, is what are SKY Mobile as the provider is actually doing to mitigate against the sim swapping fraud.

I believe some provders are implementing separate PINS, passwords and security questions to counter this scam.

[GD1]

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@MrPaulo wrote:

Thanks,

I use a Pixel Android and have changed the esim PIN Number.

What I'm interested in, is what are SKY Mobile as the provider is actually doing to mitigate against the sim swapping fraud.

I believe some provders are implementing separate PINS, passwords and security questions to counter this scam.

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Have you asked Sky themselves?

[GH777]

I have a top of range Samsung phone.

It has sim lock when I boot phone and phone password.

Am I safe ?

Thnx