• Phishing: the goal is to collect sensitive personal data of Internet users by sending emails claiming to large number of people from a trusted organization (banks, insurance companies ...). You can receive such an email full of spelling mistakes for your power company from like: "Your payment was declined by your bank […] If you are unable to regularizzz your situation, we will suspend your energy supply. This intervention will be charged. "So the victims fall into the trap and the required data (credit card number, ID card, bank, address ...) provide
• Pharming :. What is more advanced, with such a technique to bypass connections, as shown by the police: "This is to force a DNS server to redirect a request not access the IP address corresponding to the real bank site, but the fake site that will define cybercriminal by hacking the server. "the lure is then complete
• SMS scavenger :. A mobile phone is also a great way to commit fraud because of the development of high SMS fraud. It can be misleading messages to encourage a number of reminder premium rates, the opening of fraudulent GSM lines, the acquisition of game codes on "instant win" sites in order to win a prize
• Hacking smartphones :. New very large kinds of phones are indeed have personal data storage capabilities. And experts confirm an increased risk of hacking devices via the spread of viruses and other malware small.
How to protect against financial scams on the Internet? Here are some tips:
• The sensitive files are not supported by e-mail
Service providers, such as your utility company or bank will never ask for contact details banking via email. In the event of payment default, the messages are sent directly to the homes of those affected. If in doubt, following a received e-mail, just call the service to the customers concerned.
• Beware of defects
Attempts mail scams are often riddled with spelling and syntax. The penalties have hurt to remind you that this is not an official email.
• The site is also a lure
To pay, simply click on a link to a website that is as the site official. The question of what you see, that cybercriminals are often copy real comprehensive sites for their victims feel confident. Take a closer look at a website, then compare it with the official website or better yet, directly type the email address of the supplier concerned in the navigation bar.
• Never pay by money
scams via email, including false bailiff notice, request an amount payable by money. This payment method is a favorite of cybercriminals.
• Beware of strange deals
A hotel that pays you to test its services, a bargain priced car because of divorce, people who ask for your financial support: valuable offers hidden almost always scams. And the gullibility of the victims is the main weapon crooks. Do not pay a penny for any donation.
• Protect your computer
For online shopping, check that the payment is made through a secure Web site whose address begins with https. But this is not always enough, as a Trojan horse may have been installed on the computer and could wake up to tell the pirates numbers typed on the keyboard. Regularly update your computer and mobile devices and operating systems antivirus.
• Protect your Internet connection
A VPN encrypts your Internet service with a highly secure system so that you can remain anonymous online, regardless of your use of the Internet (connection to the website of your bank, online shopping, the use of social media, downloads, etc ...). This is a good solution, at low cost, to avoid losing a lot.
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