WASHINGTON (7News) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new rules to help protect people from SIM Swapping scams. That’s when scammers convince wireless companies to transfer ...

The ski swap. It's a vital bit of snowsports vocabulary. These events, often held in the fall before winter arrives, are symbolic, heralding the arrival of ski season. They're more than just a ritual, ...

The new rules would require cellphone companies to implement new ways to protect customers against phone number hijacking. The new rules would require cellphone companies to implement new ways to ...

Rules require more secure customer authentication and notice for SIM changes and port-out requests On November 16, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") released a Report ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed new rules to shield consumers from criminals who hijack their phone numbers in SIM swapping attacks and port ...

After years of inaction, the FCC this week said that it's finally going to protect consumers against a scam that takes control of their cell phone numbers by deceiving employees who work for mobile ...