Besides AI-driven threats, mobile number fraud in Australia is on the rise. Based on the high number of ACMA scam alerts, criminals are increasingly targeting mobile numbers through compromised email accounts.
Once hackers gain access, they attempt SIM swaps to take control of phone numbers. With phone numbers, scammers are able to access banking, government, and corporate systems.
As we head into 2026, businesses (including yours) face even greater risks. With larger mobile fleets, remote staff, and reliance on multi-factor authentication, a single compromised number can create a chain reaction of security breaches.
Email credentials are the go-to starting point for any scamming threat. Scammers may use phishing emails, fake login pages, or data leaks to gain entry. Once inside, they’re able to impersonate the account holder and request a number transfer from a telco provider.
With control of the mobile number, attackers intercept verification codes, reset passwords, and bypass security checks. With numbers compromised, access to sensitive systems, from personal banking apps to corporate data platforms, becomes fair game for any scammer.
If you suspect a SIM swap attack, watch for:
Responding quickly can prevent serious damage:
The stakes are even higher for organisations and businesses. A single staff member’s compromised email or mobile can open doors to wider corporate systems. Worse yet, unmanaged devices and fragmented mobility strategies create gaps that attackers exploit.
For these reasons, your organisation needs integrated solutions that combine MDM, telecom expense oversight, and managed mobility services.
VoicePlus’ managed mobility services and the Atrium platform deliver comprehensive SIM swap scam prevention:
SIM swap fraud is a growing threat that enterprises can’t ignore. And it requires proactive governance, lifecycle control, and centralised mobility management.
With Atrium, you get all this and more.
Don’t let your organisation fall prey to mobile number fraud. Reach out today and let our centralised mobile device management solutions bolster your SIM swap scam prevention initiatives.
A SIM swap scam occurs when attackers trick or bribe carriers into transferring your number to their SIM, giving them access to banking, email, and corporate systems.
Enterprises can reduce risk by combining MDM, strict authorisation workflows, and managed mobility services for central oversight and lifecycle governance.
Atrium integrates device management, expense monitoring, and authorisation controls into one platform, making it harder for attackers to exploit gaps in enterprise mobility.