Sprint-owned Boost Mobile has confirmed that it experienced a data breach. The telecom company has said that it noticed unauthorized account activity. Making a quiet announcement to its customers, Boost Mobile reported its cybersecurity incident.
Can someone hack my phone from my number?
With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they're you when you call customer service. ... That's why you need to protect your phone number.Dec 25, 2018
Is Boost Mobile part of T-Mobile?
Boost was previously owned and operated by Sprint. Following the Sprint and T-Mobile mergerSprint and T-Mobile mergerLogo of Sprint & T-Mobile until August 2020. Sprint Corporation and T-Mobile US merged in 2020 in an all shares deal for $26 billion.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Merger_of_Sprint_Corporati...Merger of Sprint Corporation and T-Mobile US - Wikipedia, DISH has acquired Boost Mobile.