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Why Is SIM Security Essential to Data Security

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Why Is SIM Security Essential to Data Security?

SIM security is a vital factor for keeping data secure. If a criminal gains access to a physical copy of your SIM card through methods such as hijacking or cloning, you could lose everything from bank information to your location being visible in law enforcement tracking programs.

by Natalie Redman, Special to California Business Journal
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Cell phones are among the most important devices in today’s society. They make communication easy and allow for immediate contact with friends, family members, and even businesses. But what makes this device so secure? Most cell phone owners don’t think about the security of their phones. They assume it’s automatically there. What many people fail to realize is that there are separate safeguards for data stored on a cell phone (such as photos, texts, or contacts) and SIM security itself (the physical card that holds all of our information) and they must be used in tandem. Without one, the other may not function correctly and leave you vulnerable to data theft or loss. Here are the reasons why SIM security is essential to data security.

The SIM Is the Core of Data Security

The SIM, or Subscriber Identification Module, is the little card in your phone that holds all of your information. It tells your phone who you are and what you can do. The data on this small piece of plastic is essential for every part of your mobile experience. Without it, you cannot make calls or send texts. This means if someone were to gain access to your SIM card through means of sim hijacking or sim cloning, they would be able to impersonate you by accessing any account associated with the phone number linked to it. You could lose everything from bank information to protection under law enforcement programs.

For example, if a criminal gains access to your current location via tracking through GPS-enabled applications, he will have enough information about you to steal money from your bank account using your phone number and personal information.

Your SIM is Vulnerable to External Threats

Your SIM card is not immune to things like theft and damage. Thieves can physically steal your phone and if they remove the SIM card, you will lose all of your information. For example, if a thief steals your wallet and finds an old credit card inside, he has just gained access to every account linked to that number. He can use it however he sees fit, such as making purchases or gaining access to sensitive accounts such as logins for online banking. If the same thief were to steal your phone and find the physical copy of your SIM card, he could take it upon himself to clone the SIM and gain access to everything stored on it. This means that without having any previous knowledge of your personal information, a criminal can once again impersonate you and gain access to everything from sensitive documents to bank accounts.

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SIM Security is Only as Strong As Its Weakest Link – Your Phone

SIM security is only as secure as the weakest link in your phone’s chain – your phone. With all of the different ways a criminal can gain access to a device, it is important that you protect every aspect of your phone. Once a criminal gains access to your physical SIM card, he has access to everything stored on it. This means if you lose control over any other part of your phones such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS signals, data theft and loss become even more likely to occur.

SIM Security Affects Law Enforcement Programs

Once again, SIM security is only as strong as its weakest link and this includes law enforcement programs. When police track a suspect using GPS location services, the phone number associated with the target device and SIM card becomes visible. The SIM card contains all of the information that you’ve stored on the device such as contact lists and photos. If a criminal gains access to it via means such as hijacking or cloning, he can technically become you in the eyes of law enforcement tracking programs. This means criminals can technically avoid detection for longer periods of time by stealing copies of your physical SIM card.

Why Is SIM Security Essential to Data Security
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Also, SIM cards and their information can be subpoenaed by law enforcement as evidence, so they need to be protected. If your SIM is stolen or lost, then not only is it vulnerable to all sorts of possible data loss and theft, but you will also have a difficult time explaining the situation to police without them thinking you’re involved in criminal activity.

Thus, SIM security is a vital factor for keeping data secure. If a criminal gains access to a physical copy of your SIM card through methods such as hijacking or cloning, you could lose everything from bank information to your location being visible in law enforcement tracking programs. In order to keep all of your personal and sensitive information safe from criminals, it’s important that you protect every aspect of your phone, especially the parts where any kind of data is stored.

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Natalie Redman, Special to California Business Journal

Natalie Redman, Special to California Business Journal

Natalie Redman natalieannredman92@gmail.com. Freelance writer for many clients across multiple industries. Natalie has two years of copywriting experience. Natalie has a wide range of experience copywriting for web pages for businesses across many industries. She’s also an owner of two blog websites and a Youtube content creator.

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