An expert in the field of information security Alexander Vlasov in an interview with RT advised how to protect yourself from various types of fraud, the development of which is facilitated by the “fear” of Russians due to the ********* pandemic.
According to bank reporting, he explained that the main channel through which attackers withdraw funds from cards and accounts of Russian citizens is social engineering related to coronavirus. Moreover, potential victims of deceivers may lose cash. Vlasov stressed that fraudsters have already adapted their schemes to the situation.
“These are calls” you are entitled to compensation ”, calls:“ there is a miracle cure ”,“ disinfection of your entire apartment is prescribed for you ”... Or, on the contrary,“ volunteers ”come and ask for payment for supposedly going for groceries. colleagues conclude that now the main type of fraud is under the guise of a virus. All other methods are simple, they have not changed, "the expert explained.
He also cautioned against suggesting that they “quickly and without problems” issue a digital pass to exit the house. Vlasov advised not to enter into a conversation with strangers, in principle, if they try to offer to pay for something that is supposed to be free for citizens.
“Advice that you have to cut into your nose: if you got a call and offered to do something for free that you should pay for it, drop the phone right away. If you enter into a conversation, then the people who are on the other end of the wire who have certain techniques suggestions, you’ll definitely be divorced for something, "said the expert.
According to bank reporting, he explained that the main channel through which attackers withdraw funds from cards and accounts of Russian citizens is social engineering related to coronavirus. Moreover, potential victims of deceivers may lose cash. Vlasov stressed that fraudsters have already adapted their schemes to the situation.
“These are calls” you are entitled to compensation ”, calls:“ there is a miracle cure ”,“ disinfection of your entire apartment is prescribed for you ”... Or, on the contrary,“ volunteers ”come and ask for payment for supposedly going for groceries. colleagues conclude that now the main type of fraud is under the guise of a virus. All other methods are simple, they have not changed, "the expert explained.
He also cautioned against suggesting that they “quickly and without problems” issue a digital pass to exit the house. Vlasov advised not to enter into a conversation with strangers, in principle, if they try to offer to pay for something that is supposed to be free for citizens.
“Advice that you have to cut into your nose: if you got a call and offered to do something for free that you should pay for it, drop the phone right away. If you enter into a conversation, then the people who are on the other end of the wire who have certain techniques suggestions, you’ll definitely be divorced for something, "said the expert.