Hackers are stealing phone numbers to gain access to victims' e-wallets. By phoning banks and duping call agents into transferring control of a victim's phone number to their device, hackers are able to reset passwords on any account that uses a phone number as a security backup. Hackers target those who reveal that they own virtual currencies on social media and known investors to virtual currency companies. Burniske has advised customers disconnect their mobile phones from their Coinbase accounts.
Hackers are stealing phone numbers to gain access to victims' e-wallets. By phoning banks and duping call agents into transferring control of a victim's phone number to their device, hackers are able to reset passwords on any account that uses a phone number as a security backup. Hackers target those who reveal that they own virtual currencies on social media and known investors to virtual currency companies. Bitcoin wallet Coinbase has advised customers disconnect their mobile phones from their Coinbase accounts.