According to Masalovich, this type of theft is an old scheme that is simply mutating.
“Don’t put unfamiliar applications, don’t follow unfamiliar links, don’t take actions on calls from unfamiliar people. Half of our security is digital hygiene. This is no more difficult than washing your hands or brushing your teeth, ”the expert emphasized.
The specialist noted that in addition to following simple digital hygiene rules, it is worth talking to a bank employee in order to limit the ability to manage money from your phone.
Masalovich also explained that if the user sensed something unusual, then it is worth contacting specialists.
“Fraud schemes have been the same for many years. They consist of two steps: the second step is always different - this is some kind of a new scheme, and the first step is to find someone who agrees with him (with a scammer. - RT ) to speak, answer SMS, click "I want to win", will not erase an annoying new strange friend on Facebook or Vkontakte, ”he concluded.
Earlier, the CEO and founder of Group-IB, Ilya Sachkov, spoke about a new way to steal money from bank customers using a smartphone.
It is noted that cybercriminals steal the money of their victims using remote access programs on mobile phones.