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How should threat models mention SIM swap risks?

Last reviewed 5 Sept 2026 · Review due 5 Mar 2027

Short answer

SIM-swap and subscription takeover risks matter for mobile identity. Hardware-verified security applications aim to raise the bar beyond SMS OTP, but recovery and operator processes still need hardening. Threat models should include device loss, insider misuse and flawed bypasses—without claiming systems are unhackable.

Evidence

  • Standards education — authentication vs authorization

    standards education · effective 2026-09-05 · retrieved 2026-09-05

    Public reference
  • Joseph Callahan company declaration — Ciright Cyber One lineage and SIM/eSIM/iSIM

    company declaration · effective 2026-09-05 · retrieved 2026-09-05

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