How fraudsters steal data on phishing sites

Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation told how fraudsters using fake marketplace sites can steal accounts in messengers. As reported by our colleagues from RIA Novosti with reference to the management of the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, attackers create sites that look very similar to the popular marketplace.

With their help, scammers can request confirmation codes under the pretext of authorization. In fact, the code can be used to log into someone else's account.

Then, after gaining access to the account, attackers can send phishing messages on behalf of the owner. Including asking to “loan”, thus deceiving citizens.

Earlier, our publication reported that in the Russian region convicted fraudster who took 62 million rubles from pensioners. In the Kemerovo region, an 18-year-old local resident appeared before the court.

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