In light of the growing prevalence of e-challan scams, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released some crucial advice to prevent individuals from becoming victims and suffering financial loss.
Nearly 4400 devices have been infected with malware, resulting in approximately Rs 16 lakh worth of fraudulent transactions, according to a recent PTI report. Users are tricked into falling for these scams by Vietnamese hackers who employ Android malware.
As part of the campaign, the victims receive a fraudulent e-challan message on WhatsApp containing a fake payment link. By clicking the link, hackers are able to access the device.
Modus operandi
Phishing messages: You receive a text message or email claiming to be from an authentic traffic authority. The notification states that you have an unpaid traffic penalty and imposes a significant charge.
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