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LG U+ announced that it will replace SIM cards for all customers starting April 13 due to a security flaw related to the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) that exposed a potential risk of identifying users.

Nigerian troops killed two suspected terrorists and recovered 82 SIM cards during a raid in Benue State as part of operations to dismantle criminal networks in the region.

Two packages with mobile phones and SIM cards were discovered in the Pravieniškės prison area, raising security concerns.

In Pravieniškės prison, officials found packages with mobile phones and SIM cards designated for inmates, prompting an investigation.

U.S. border agents are increasingly searching electronic devices, including smartwatches and flash drives, with searches rising 17% to a record high in 2024-25.

Latvian government parties are divided over a proposed law for the registration of prepaid SIM cards aimed at combating telephone fraud which cost citizens nearly 24 million euros in two years.

Latvia is set to implement a ban on unregistered prepaid SIM cards starting October 1, pending support from the Saeima, due to concerns about citizens' rights.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed that telecom operators provide subscribers with a 14-day notice before deactivating SIM cards due to inactivity or customer churn.

The Latvian Ministry of Internal Affairs suggests that the government implement a mandatory user registration for prepaid SIM cards beginning October 1st, 2023.

Starting today, new telecom cyber security rules in India will link messaging apps like WhatsApp with active SIM cards, impacting millions of users.

The Indian government is implementing a SIM binding rule that requires messaging apps to connect user accounts to their active SIM cards, affecting WhatsApp and Telegram users.

A serious software issue affecting various Samsung phones and tablets has emerged in Finland, leading to concerns over malfunctioning SIM cards and rapid battery drain.

A new regulation requiring messaging apps like WhatsApp to be linked to mobile SIM cards will take effect in India, affecting users from March 1, 2026.

Dozens of Finnish users are experiencing severe problems with their Samsung phones following the latest software update, including issues with their SIM cards and data loss.

Police in Vilnius have uncovered a SIM Box operation involving around 75,000 illegally acquired SIM cards.

Two attempts were made to smuggle mobile phones and SIM cards into Marijampolė prison in Lithuania.

Andris Šuvajevs expresses caution regarding the proposal to ban unregistered prepaid SIM cards in Latvia, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to combat phone fraud.

Two mobile phones were discovered in the Pravieniškiai 2nd prison in Lithuania, along with SIM cards and a charger.

Latvia is considering banning unregistered SIM cards to combat phone scams, with a proposal already submitted to the cabinet for review.

Ukrainian officials are advocating for the regulation of SIM card sales to combat their use in controlling drones used by Russia.

Ukraine is considering requiring passport verification for buying local SIM cards as a response to the use of Russian 'mothership' drones that extend the operational range of FPV drones.

Apple's transition to digital-only technology culminates with the upcoming iPhone 18, marking a significant shift away from traditional SIM cards in Europe and global markets.

Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis hopes to implement a ban on unregistered SIM cards in Latvia within a month to reduce telephone fraud.

The Latvian Interior Minister aims to quickly implement a ban on unregistered SIM cards to combat rising phone fraud.

A Chinese blogger demonstrated extracting gold from old mobile SIM cards, generating excitement on social media as others expressed interest in trying it themselves.

A youth from southern China demonstrated a risky method of extracting gold from old mobile SIM cards in a viral video, attracting significant attention and sparking a rush to purchase used SIM cards.

Authorities discovered three packages containing mobile phones and SIM cards at Marijampole prison during a routine check.

Thirteen mobile phones and six SIM cards were discovered in three packages wrapped with tape at a prison facility in Marijampolė, Lithuania, during a routine inspection.

Starting today, Britain will confiscate mobile phones and SIM cards from migrants arriving by small boats across the English Channel as part of new measures to combat illegal crossings and human trafficking.

UK Home Office's new policy allowing the seizure of asylum seekers' mobile phones and sim cards has faced criticism from campaigners and lawyers.

New legal powers allowing UK border officials to seize phones and SIM cards from small boat arrivals aim to combat human trafficking.