(12) Celebrated on Sunday, Valentine’s day It is a lure for cybercriminals to use various apps. online fraudrequests extra attention from people who buy gifts for soulmates online. The warning was issued by Check Point Software Technologies.
According to the company specializing in cybersecurity, the biggest threat in private dates scams is phishing. bet on social engineeringCybercriminals send messages that appear to be a trusted person, institution or company.
deceived by fake messages, victims click on malicious links, install virus-laden apps, or expose personal data. In general, the technique of spoofing targets is combined with other types of threats, including network attacks. malware and code injection.
The company’s experts also warn that phishing is the main cause. ransomwareA method by which the device can be “compromised” remotely, with attackers demanding large sums of money to release the data. Therefore, it is important to be careful to avoid “false clicks”.
Shop safely online
In addition be suspicious of fancy offers, like a supposed 80% off an iPhone 13, you should verify its authenticity by researching the online store. It is also good to avoid clicking on links sent by email, social networks or WhatsApp.
another tip suspicious Emails asking for password reset, unless you specifically requested such a change. If you receive such a message, it is ideal to visit the site directly without clicking any link posted to verify status and remember to never share your access information.
Looking for grammatical and/or spelling errors in messages is another way to protect yourself. Phishing emails are often filled with typos, an indication that the sender may not be a reliable source.
Source: Tec Mundo
