Bitcoiners Kidnapped, Ransom Attacks, and SIM Swaps Stealing Crypto: How to Protect Yourself with Efani's Mark Kreitzman

In this episode with Efani Secure Mobile GM Mark Kreitzman, we discuss:

• The record number of hacks in 2024 and how they happened
• SIM Swaps - what they are, how they work, how to prevent them  
• Fake cell towers capturing your data
• Crypto owners kidnapped and held for ransom
• Protecting yourself with Efani: https://www.efani.com/natalie

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Bio: Mark Kreitzman is General Manager at Efani Secure Mobile. He has over 20 years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity, including 8 years focused on mobile security. To learn more visit https://www.efani.com/natalie 

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