Suburban
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has warned the public against phishing scams that are on the rise mainly via emails and SMS.
The phishing emails usually come with attachments that contain viruses and once one opens the attachment the virus becomes active and infects their device.
The phishing SMSs come with short messages enticing recipients to click on and follow a hyperlink provided in the message. Once you follow the link your device gets infected and malicious software than can be used to phish (steal) your credentials and passwords contained in the device.
“Resultantly users end up at high risk of having important information like usernames and passwords, bank details and PIN codes or private and confidential information stolen.
We therefore wish to urge members of the public to be on the lookout for phishing emails and SMS. Any suspicious SMSs and or emails should be reported to competent IT personnel or service providers before opening or following suspicious attachments or links as the case may be.
Most importantly, DO NOT give anyone your security PIN under any circumstances, even if they purport to be from your bank or mobile network provider,” POTRAZ said. – POTRAZ
