T-Mobile is reportedly adding PIN protection to its port-out process
T-Mobile will be adding a new layer of security to its port-out process with the addition of a PIN, according to the company., which obtained an internal document, the new number transfer procedure would require users to obtain a six-digit PIN from T-Mobile’s app or site and provide it when attempting to change their number to a different provider, which could make it harder for bad actors to steal phone numbers in “SIM swapping” attacks.
, T-Mobile Media Relations confirmed the company is “putting Number Transfer PINs in place to add an additional layer of security to protect customers from unauthorized port outs. These PINs will be put in place soon.”, the process will only be available to postpaid customers to start, not including people signed up through the Lifeline program.
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