SIM Cloning. SIM cloning has the same goal as SIM swapping, but cloning does not require calling the mobile carrier. ... That means taking the SIM card out of the mobile device and placing it into a card reader that can be attached to a computer where the duplication software is installed.

Can a SIM card be copied?

Let's see how to clone a SIM card using Android using IMSI and KI number: Step 1: Turn off the device > Remove the battery > Remove the SIM card > Copy the IMSI number that appears on the SIM card. ... Step 3: Connect the SIM card reader to your SIM and to your computer so the KI number will copy the contents.

What is a cloned SIM card called?

The phrase SIM clone is often used to refer to the SIM card that has been successfully duplicated. A successful duplication hinges on the a user's ability to extract the SIM card's IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identifier) and Authentication key (Ki).