No viruses or robberies. A survey by the cyber security company Kaspersky revealed that scammers They are using a new method to access and steal bank accounts: remote access applications and the lip itself.
Instead of using malware (As it was quite common in Brazil), criminals now prefer to call their targets in an attempt to convince them to download an application that gives access to everything. And often, scammers have access to the victim’s data without having to provide it, which makes it difficult to identify the coup.
See how the new method works and how to protect yourself.
No malware: blow accesses bank accounts using lip
Kaspersky detected Malware ATS (automated transfer system) in 2023. The virus exchanges the destination and transfer value when performing the Pix, and empties the person’s account.
That year, malware was blocked almost 3,000 times by the company in Brazil. The following year, the number of records reached 1,146. However, according to Fábio Assolini, director of Kaspersky’s global research and analysis team for the Americas, the criminal group was arrested and the detection of the ATS fell. This year, there were only 40 records.
According to Assolini, UOLa new expansion was expected, but that didn’t happen. In place, the scammers joined a new method using legitimate remote access apps and the convening power itself.
It works like this: a false telephone center or customer service calls to the victim. The criminal uses the lip to convince the person that there is a problem that can be resolved remotely, just by downloading a remote access application and enter the bank’s app. In this app, scammers can view and move the mobile screen and can freely access bank accounts.
Scammers have data from the victims
A good way to identify scams is to understand if the alleged scammers are trying to get personal information they do not have themselves. For example, when asking you to confirm your documents and account number.
In the case of this new method, criminals usually already have the data of the victims. They obtain information in internal leaks or by using illegal data panels, which makes it difficult to identify the coup.
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How to protect yourself from the coup?
- Always be suspicious of bank calls. If you really have a problem, contact the financial institution for the number available on official channels or call some reliable professional you already know, as a manager;
- Do not install any remote access, especially during calls;
- Do not leave bank passwords or sensitive personal information noted on the mobile phone, such as notes or in message applications;
- Enable the authentication of two factors in the applications, especially bank accounts. This makes access and helps in protection difficult.
THE Digital Look has already taught how to use the authentication of two factors In this link.
