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I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen A SIM swapping attack could compromise your phone, your personal accounts, and even your identity. Here's how to thwart them. Lance Whitney/ZDNET In recent years, SIM swapping attacks have increased, prompting the mobile industry to try to combat them more effectively. SIM swapping is a type of fraud in which a scammer transfers your mobile phone number to a SIM in their own device. By intercepting calls or texts sent to your phone, they can capture two-factor authentication codes and other information intended for you.