CAPTCHA Scam: Cyber criminals have now discovered a new way to cheat people. They implicate innocent users by showing fake Captcha code. This code looks similar to real verification, but through this, dangerous malware like Luma Stealer enters the phone and computer. This malware can steal sensitive data. Internet users in India need to be very cautious, especially while browsing unknown websites, clicking on pop-up adds or turning on the browser notification.
Fraud on the pretext of captcha
We are all familiar with the Captcha code such as ticking on “I am not a robot”. This system was designed to prevent bots in real. But now the thugs are misusing this reliable technology. According to media reports, cyber criminals are putting fake Captcha code in hacked websites, fishing emails and misleading advertisements. As soon as a user clicks on it, the malware secretly gets installed in his device and steals the password, login details and banking data.
Luma Stealer threat
According to cyber security experts, malware called Luma Stealer is being spread the most in this scam. It can steal saved passwords, browser history and other data in the malware device. The most dangerous situation is created when the user clicks on the fake captcha and turns on the notification, which gives the hackers more deep access.
How does this scam go?
- Thugs first create fake websites that look like a real platform.
- Fake Captcha on the screen makes the user click.
- After this, they are asked to download the file or turn on the notification.
- Clicking directly does not cause harm immediately, but as soon as the instructions are followed, the malware is installed in the device.
How to avoid this Captcha scam?
- Always check the URL, there are often spelling mistake or strange characters on fake sites.
- Do not turn on the notification from unknown websites.
- Ignore pop-ups that install the app/file or ask for permission.
- Keep antivirus and security software updates.
- Be careful on public Wi-Fi, it is an easy target of hacking.
- Be sure to check the authenticity of the site and do not follow the random instructions seen on the screen.
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