According to the expert, we are talking about OTP bots (OTR, One-Time Password) that simulate entering a one-time password. Bederov emphasized that these bots are 40% more dangerous than phishing, because the effectiveness of their use reaches 60%, while classic phishing reaches 18%.
To protect against such fraudulent tricks, the expert recommended using an authentication app or a hardware token that stores passwords on physical media.
To bypass two-factor protection, attackers began to use OTP bots (OTR, One-Time Password), which mimic the process of entering a one-time password and turn out to be almost 40 per page. It is more effective than normal phishing,” said the expert.
Source: Ferra

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