Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked Due to SIM-Swap Attack? 📲
Vitalik Buterin's T-Mobile account was recently compromised by a #SIM-swap attack, exposing vulnerabilities in online security.
This led to his Twitter account being hacked, resulting in users losing over $691,000 in a scam.
#Buterin 's experience highlights the risks of using phone numbers for authentication, even without 2FA. It's a reminder for users to detach their phone numbers from Twitter and strengthen online security.
The incident also prompted calls for improved #2FA adoption. Notably, T-Mobile has faced previous lawsuits related to SIM-swap attacks, raising concerns about their security measures.
