No-Maintenance-8335@alien.topB to Tech SupportEnglish · 2 years ago

Can a hacker who previously targeted my phone infect my SIM card to install spyware or monitor my new phone?

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Can a hacker who previously targeted my phone infect my SIM card to install spyware or monitor my new phone?

No-Maintenance-8335@alien.topB to Tech SupportEnglish · 2 years ago

Hey guys I hope you can help me with this question.

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No. They can’t. A Sim card only has your carrier information on it. It cannot be used to upload / download Spyware onto your phone.
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  A SIM card does have software but only for its own simple processor and functionality .

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