Over the past weeks, there has been a notable surge in Indian WhatsApp users receiving unexpected international video/audio calls from unfamiliar numbers.
What's worse is that one doesn't even have to answer the call to get scammed or have their data leaked. A missed call is enough!
A missed call from an unknown international number, with codes like +64, +41, or any unknown code could trigger this scam. The AI-generated scam calls latch on to the data of the prey.
Pegasus (Spyware) and its replicas are now being used to fish for data. Other scams are usually where you talk to a caller on the other end and give them access to your information but this one doesn't need human intervention.
In fact, the incoming gets cut in a single ring because it doesn't want you to pick up the call," explained Amit Dubey, Cyber Crime Investigator. (Source Business today)
The exact goal of the scammers is unclear, it seems that they are attempting to initiate contact with an individual in a bid to offer them fake jobs and thus defraud them.
How to safeguard your data?
β Enable two-factor authentication
By enabling two-factor authentication on your WhatsApp, an added security layer gets added to your data.
β Enable two-factor authentication
By enabling two-factor authentication on your WhatsApp, an added security layer gets added to your data.
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Block Β & Report
If you have received such calls already, the next best thing to do is to report and block them immediately.
If you have received such calls already, the next best thing to do is to report and block them immediately.
India does not have any dedicated law on cyber security.
The majority of these calls that are being received on WhatsApp effectively are in a grey area.
The majority of these calls that are being received on WhatsApp effectively are in a grey area.
The data protection measure is prepared to be introduced during the parliament's monsoon session. This measure may protect data, which would put an end to frauds.
It is our responsibility to spread awareness around to safeguard the data breach.
Educate your family and friends about such scams and let them know how to proctect themselves from such frauds.
Educate your family and friends about such scams and let them know how to proctect themselves from such frauds.
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