New York: In
the context of the Iran war, measures such as energy crises and smart lockdowns
are being considered around the world. Taking advantage of this situation,
cybercriminal elements have also become active.
Hackers have also become active in taking advantage of this
situation and are sending a dangerous virus in the name of “Lockdown Notice”,
which can empty your bank account with a single click.
In the Indian city of Hyderabad, a dangerous file called
“War Lockdown Notice” is going viral on social media platforms, especially
WhatsApp, these days. It may seem like a joke, but according to cyber experts,
it is a serious threat.
According to experts, this is a systematic social
engineering strategy through which hackers attempt to access users’ mobile and
personal information. This PDF file may contain secret JavaScript code, which
can exploit the vulnerabilities of your phone or computer behind the scenes and
hack it as soon as you open the file.
Apart from this, hackers can also track the user's IP
address and location through the file's metadata, not only this, but an APK
file is also being sent with this message, which, once installed, gives hackers
complete control of your phone.
Through this, not only can your camera and mic be turned on
without permission, but also bank OTPs can be stolen, as a result of which your
bank account can be empty in a few minutes, in addition to this, all your
passwords and PIN codes can also be recorded through keylogging.
Experts have strongly advised the public not to click on or
download any PDF or APK file received from any unknown number.
To avoid this situation, go to your mobile settings and turn
off the “Install unknown apps” option, and if you receive any such file, delete
it immediately. In any suspicious situation, it is important to scan your phone
with a security app.
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