While getting a job can be frustrating and a lot of pain, be careful with the pages you enter and disclose your personal data because They will steal your information through links, via private pages like LinkedIn and instant messaging app WhatsApp.
This was a discovery of f.American cybersecurity firm Mandiantthose who intend to steal information They pretend to be recruiters or companies connecting to “jobs” on LinkedIn, but are actually a virus that accesses your information the moment you open it.
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Their profiles are tailored very similar to those of real recruiters, and affinity with people is created so they can be scammed much more easily.
These contacts invite you to chat through the WhatsApp application and there is a Plan Walkfor spreading viruses through a so-called legal position. This virus is designed for Give remote access to your computer when you click on the link.
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Also, these topics they can access your information to activate your screen logs (TouchShot) and access keystrokes on the device.
Cybersecurity experts recommend:
• Lack of information in the offer: Open positions that only mention the position but do not have information such as hours, profile, salary, among others. It is often a way to scam people by asking for money to apply.
• Suspicious email address: You should carefully review the links you click, because if the link doesn’t have a company or organization name and it suddenly changes to another name, it can definitely be a trap.
Please note that it is very rare for companies to post vacancies via WhatsApp or text message.
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• very good offer: Always be suspicious of offers that are too good, thugs often use this strategy to trick people and scam them. When you see an offer on your trusted search engine, be skeptical and research.
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