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- **Read more:** [](https://threatdigest.io/article/-122/) - **Read more:** [](https://threatdigest.io/article/-130/) Frequently Asked Questions **What are virtual phone rentals for scams?** Crooks lease temp numbers online to snag 2FA codes, bypassing bank logins without stealing your SIM. **Is Infiniti Stealer dangerous for Mac users?** Yeah—uses ClickFix tricks and Nuitka to hide Python code, stealing creds stealthily. **Does the FCC router ban make homes safer?** Nope—likely worsens it, pushing folks to unvetted alternatives.

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Security's Wild Week: Phone Rentals, Stealer Swarms, and Meta's Reckoning

Banks thought two-factor was ironclad. Crooks just rented virtual phones to laugh it off. Welcome to security's latest clown show.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 3 min read

Collage of virtual phones, malware icons, courtroom gavel, and router under threat

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Crooks rent virtual phones to shred bank 2FA—cheap and devastating. 𝕏
Meta's addiction trial sets precedent for Big Tech accountability. 𝕏
FCC router ban risks boosting insecure home networks. 𝕏

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