Attention! Currently, cases of malicious software being distributed and installed
on mobile devices running the Android operating system have been recorded. For
detailed information on how to protect yourself from fraudsters, please refer
to the official KarIU website.
Cybercriminals use various methods of infection:
·
distribution of
phishing links via messengers and social networks;
·
fake mobile applications;
·
malicious
applications disguised as photos, videos, and documents;
·
messages sent on
behalf of government agencies, banks, and delivery services;
·
phone calls made
on behalf of various organizations under the pretext of participating in a
promotion or giveaway, where installation of an application is required.
After installing such software, criminals gain remote
access to the device, which may lead to the following consequences:
·
theft of funds
from bank accounts;
·
issuance of online
loans without the owner’s knowledge;
·
access to personal
data, photos, and correspondence;
·
use of accounts
for further distribution of fraudulent messages;
·
blocking of the
device followed by a ransom demand.
For protection purposes, we recommend:
·
not installing
applications at the request of third parties;
·
not sharing SMS
verification codes with third parties;
·
not following suspicious links;
·
checking
permissions of installed applications;
·
using antivirus software;
·
enabling
notifications of banking transactions.
Signs of installed malicious software:
·
rapid battery drain;
·
the mobile device
overheats more than usual;
·
unfamiliar
application icons appearing on the screen that you did not install.
If signs of infection are detected, immediately
disconnect the device from the Internet, contact your bank to block
transactions, and report the incident to law enforcement authorities.
Be vigilant and do not trust suspicious applications.
Digital security is the responsibility of every user.