Digital platforms have become a target of attack by cybercriminals, who consider them ideal tools to commit criminal acts, focusing on obtaining users’ personal data to empty their bank accounts.
For example, messaging applications such as WhatsApp are especially susceptible to these types of attacks, given that in the current digital age, communication is essential in daily life. These applications offer users the ability to exchange messages, photos, videos and other types of content.
However, the types of scam through WhatsApp are diverse, and one of the most recent involves the use of a function widely used by users to connect with family, friends and even work colleagues.
This is how the screen sharing scam works on WhatsApp
Technology specialists, according to the cited source, explain on their website the details of how this new type of deception works that can catch unsuspecting users.
Cybercriminals then claim that a problem has arisen with the account or card, mentioning excessive charges or withheld money, all false to generate uncertainty and obtain key data.
Afterwards, they will try to convince you to press the share screen button to access the application and follow the supposed instructions. However, when they access the digital platform of the banking entity they will be able to see the security data to be able to enter, such as username, password and security codes.
Once they achieve their goal, they end the call and have enough data in their hands to be able to clear their victims’ bank accounts.
How to avoid these types of WhatsApp scams?
In addition to detailing how the scam operates, Xataka He also points out that it is very easy to avoid falling into this type of deception. It is important to remember that a legitimate bank will never carry out these types of transactions through messaging applications or calls.
In case the user has a problem with the bank, it will send them an informative text message, without including additional links. Additionally, you will never request confidential information in this way; On the contrary, it will ask the user to approach the nearest branch for professional advice.
