2024-02-29 15:43:04
Although technology can bring great benefits, it also entails different security threats and the fact is that there are more and more modalities used by cybercriminals to steal personal data with the intention of accessing bank accounts.
One of these modalities is the smishing. The term comes from the combination of the words SMS (Short Message Service) and phishing. In this case, criminals use text messaging to impersonate entities such as banks, platforms, among others. Your goal is have the victim click on fraudulent linkswhich redirect to fake web pages to steal data.
The messages tend to be misleading, but attractive and convincing. These messages often contain alarming or attractive information to prompt the victim to take impulsive action, and include fraudulent links.
For example, these messages appear to come from a bank, requesting account verification or updating data. It can also be a kind of alert, about a change of password on a social network or the offer of monetary gifts. Here are some transcripts.
- Your dynamic password has changed, please click here.
- We inform you that your shipment is NOT. guide CO****9223 is ready for delivery, pending value of 8,689 COP. For more information enter the following link.
- Your bank account has been blocked. To activate your account you can access securely from this link.
How to protect yourself?
- Verify authenticity: confirm the legitimacy of the messages by contacting the entity directly through official channels.
- Do not click on dubious links.
- Use security solutions: keep the software security on mobile devices and consider the use of antivirus applications.
Source: Radio Huancavilca