A new hacking method is found in the disguise of fake text messages. If you happen to found SMS chats on your phone saying that you have a delivery package, waiting to arrive at your doorstep, don't ever open the websites on the chats. It's a trap to get your personal details such as credit cards, contact lists, and more.
Don't have any missed delivery package? Don't open texts saying you do
Here's another news about this hacking scheme. The scam is no longer a new thing in the hacking world.
The report said that infamous FakeSpy malware was behind the said security issues, and the targeted victims were users across Asia, Europe, and North America.
This group has been one of the most famous hacking campaigns in the world. It has been active since 2017 but only initially targets Japan and South Korea back then.
If you think that you've already been a victim of this scheme, here's what you should do, according to expert.
"Users should apply critical thinking and be suspicious of SMS messages containing links. If they do click on a link, they need to check the authenticity of the webpage, look for typos or wrong website names, and most of all - avoid downloading apps from unofficial stores," Assaf Dahan, senior director and head of threat research at Cybereason, told ZDNet.
"Deleting the fake application through the application manager is a good way to mitigate this threat. In addition, having a mobile security solution can detect and remediate the threat," he added.
