Social Engineering Is The New Method Of Choice For Hackers. Here’s How It Works. | CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/marketplace-social-engineering-sim-swap-hack-1.5009279It happened to Erynn Tomlinson. The former cryptocurrency executive lost about $30,000 in cryptocurrency after hackers used a few of her personal details during interactions with Rogers customer service representatives to ultimately gain access to her account.

“I don’t know how to describe it. I was sort of in shock at the whole thing,” said Tomlinson about realizing hackers stole savings she was planning on using for a mortgage.

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