Fake sites
Pretending to be a company or a delivery service, they send urgent messages, with a specific request: answer “Y, for “Yes”, or copy a link into the browser. An action which, at first glance, seems innocuous , but which nevertheless exposes you to fraudulent links.
And in case the user follows the instructions, the trap closes. Once the link is activated or pasted into the browser, it redirects to fake sites. These pages are just waiting to do one thing: steal sensitive data. Usernames, passwords, banking information, etc.
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-How to avoid falling for it?
As usual, the key word is: distrust. When faced with a suspicious message, you should definitely not respond immediately. If in doubt, it is important to verify authenticity by contacting the company directly. To go further, it is always useful to scrutinize the link addresses, and above all, do not copy one into the browser without being sure of its origin.
Also note that with one gesture, it is possible to strengthen security on your phone: keep your iPhone up to date to benefit from the latest protections from Apple, and activate options such as two-factor authentication.
