Dmitry Sakov, head of the Digital Economy Association laboratory, says that push-button phones can pose a threat to the security of user data. He debunked the myth that feature phones are more secure than smartphones. Sakov noted that smartphones have more advanced security systems, and it is impossible to install antivirus programs on older devices.
Sakov warned that buying cheap push-button phones of unknown brands is associated with serious risks. Such devices may contain pre-installed programs that use SIM cards to send paid SMS or duplicate messages to third-party numbers and unprotected servers. This can lead to theft of user data.
In addition, smartphone users, as well as owners of feature phones, can become victims of phishing attacks. Sakov emphasized that an SMS with a code from an Internet bank or State Services can come to any device. Scammers can resort to psychological manipulation to force the user to provide this code.
Source: Ferra
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