{
  "id": 17837805,
  "title": "T-Mobile says it’s winning the fight against SIM swap attacks after years of trouble",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/t-mobile-says-its-winning-the-fight-against-sim-swap-attacks-after",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T18:19:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-sim-swap-attacks-security-report-3730775/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile claims it is winning the battle against SIM swap attacks after years of difficulties. Since 2022, the number of successful SIM swap attacks targeting its customers has dropped by more than 99%, according to a new cybersecurity report released today. This significant reduction showcases a substantial improvement for a company that has frequently faced scrutiny regarding its security measures. In addition to the impressive decline in SIM swap attacks, T-Mobile has also seen a 99% reduction in phishing-related employee credential compromises. Furthermore, the carrier has blocked billions of scam calls and texts, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing overall security. Despite these impressive statistics, T-Mobile acknowledges that attempted intrusions have increased by 37% over a recent 12-month period. This rise highlights that the threat landscape remains challenging, underscoring the ongoing importance of robust security protocols. The telecom giant is well aware of the financial implications of a stolen phone number. In early 2022, T-Mobile paid out $33 million following a SIM swap attack that cost a customer $38 million in cryptocurrency. Coupled with the carrier's history of data breaches, it is understandable why security assurances alone may not be sufficient to instill complete confidence. Nonetheless, T-Mobile now presents compelling data to support its latest assertions. The carrier's new report underlines the stark contrast between its past security challenges and its current success in mitigating SIM swap attacks.",
  "summary": "The numbers look impressive, but the threats haven't vanished.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}