These 7 Digits May Be More Important Than Your Social Security Number - Cheddar Explains

Our cell phone number has become one of the most important numbers in our lives. Recently a hack called "sim jacking" has gained traction, and it puts our cell phone numbers - as well as almost every other account we have - at risk. Right now, it's still a targeted attack, but in the future, it might not be. In this video, Cheddar will explain how our phone numbers became so vulnerable, and how we can protect it.

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