AT&T has launched a new security feature called Wireless Account Lock designed to protect its customers from SIM swapping attacks and account takeovers. This feature allows users to lock down their accounts, preventing unauthorized access by threat actors attempting to hijack phone numbers for fraudulent purposes. The rollout follows similar protective measures introduced by other major carriers such as T-Mobile, Verizon, and Google Fi. The Wireless Account Lock aims to strengthen cybersecurity for wireless users by blocking attempts to access sensitive account information through SIM swap scams. The feature was widely launched in early July 2025 and has been highlighted by multiple technology and cybersecurity news outlets as a straightforward and effective tool against this growing form of cybercrime. Meanwhile, in France, authorities including the telecom regulator ARCEP have issued warnings about phone scams involving impersonation, underscoring the broader context of rising telecommunications fraud globally.