BSP reminds public to be vigilant vs. smishing
MANILA - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding the public to be vigilant against fraud via unsolicited emails or text messages with links that redirect the mobile user to highly suspicious websites. These include SMiShing, a form of phishing scam where a fraudster sends a text message to trick a user into clicking on a malicious link. This malicious link, when clicked, automatically downloads malwares and/or redirects to websites that collect information that may be used for fraud. ...
Bangko Sentral Manila The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas Bsp Is Reminding Public To Be Vigilant Against Fraud Via Unsolicited Emails Or Text Messages With Links That Redirect Mobile User Highly Suspicious Websites These Include Smishing A Form Of Phishing Scam Wherea Fraudster Sendsa Text Message To Tricka User Into Clicking Ona Malicious Link This Hen Clicked Utomatically Downloads Malwares And Or Redirects To Websites That Collect Information May Be Used For Fraud Help Prevent This He Bsp Advised The Public To Carefully Scrutinize Messages Refrain From Clicking Links Even If These Appear Be Coming Banks
Source: philippinetimes.com