Turn this on to stop hackers from stealing your phone number
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
More from Katherine →Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM · 1 min read
Your phone number is more valuable than you might think. It doesn’t just let people call or text you. It can also be the key to getting into your bank accounts, email and other important services.