Phishing attacks are nothing new. Every one of us receives an email or SMS with a suspicious link from time to time. So it's good not to lose your vigilance. But if you use applications from your mobile manufacturer, you probably trust them completely. Especially if it's Samsung, which constantly boasts about its security and user protection. But now there are increasing reports that a phishing attack is taking place directly inside the Samsung Members application.
Application Samsung Members should be completely safe. It comes directly from Samsung, you can download it at Galaxy Store or Google Play and is used to allow users to connect with the community, get expert help, or receive exclusive offers and discounts. Few would expect that this is where the danger could be hiding. But some clever hacker has apparently found Samsung Members weakness.
On the Samsung Community US and Samsung Community websites Europe are starting to see more and more reports of users being targeted receives a suspicious message via Samsung Members, which looks like it's from an official Samsung channel. Fraudsters In it, they ask you to verify your account and attach a link. At the same time, they threaten that if you don't do this, you will be in danger of $500 fineBut once you get scared and click on the link, you send them your personal information.
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These calls definitely do not come from Samsung, and users should be suspicious not only that Samsung is asking them to fill out personal information, but especially that it is threatening such a high fine. Therefore, it is necessary remain cautious, don't click or fill out anything.
But the question remains how podvod just got here. Samsung Members should be completely secure application and the entire ecosystem Galaxy is protected by a fairly robust security vault KnoxSamsung should therefore intervene as soon as possible to avoid putting its users at risk. Many people may be frightened by the aforementioned fine and fill in the information quickly and without thinking.
