Unsuspected Online Banking Breaches: Missed Indicators Regular Customers Often Neglect
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has issued a warning about a dangerous online scam known as "Phishing Attacks." This type of attack, derived from the English term similar to "fishing," is used by criminals to steal online banking information.
The attacks occur in several systematic stages. An email, claiming to be from a victim's bank and featuring a fake sender address and corporate design, is sent. These emails often contain typical features such as artificially created urgency, explicit requests for PIN, TAN, or password input, embedded links with suspicious URLs, impersonal greetings, spelling errors or unusual phrasing, and threats of negative consequences if ignored.
Phishing attacks often deceive victims into believing they are directed to a legitimate banking website. After entering their login details, these details are transmitted to the criminals in real-time. While the perpetrators log in to the real online banking with the stolen data, they immediately make transfers.
Financial institutions never ask customers to reveal confidential access data via email. Therefore, if you receive such an email, it is likely a phishing attempt.
Experts recommend always manually entering banking URLs, enabling two-factor authentication, and immediately contacting the bank if suspected. A PIN on a bank card can provide smarter protection for your money.
Unfortunately, successful phishing attacks can result in significant financial losses, often ranging from four to five digits. As a precaution, it's essential to stay vigilant and follow security guidelines to protect your personal and financial information.
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