While technology can bring great benefits, it also brings others threats to security and the fact is that more and more modalities are being used cybercriminals to steal personal data with the intention of gaining access to bank accounts.
One of these modalities is the enjoy. The term comes from the combination of the words “SMS” (Short Message Service) and “phishing”. In this case, criminals use text messages to impersonate entities such as banks and platforms. Your goal is makes the victim click on fraudulent linksthat redirect to fake web pages to steal data.
The messages are often misleading, but attractive and convincing. These messages often contain alarming or attractive information that prompts the victim to take impulsive action, and contain fraudulent links.
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For example, these messages appear to come from a bank, requesting account verification or updating information. It can also be a kind of warning, about a change of password on a social network or the offer of monetary gifts. Here are some transcriptions.
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Source: Eluniverso
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