Alerts to rogue public service software
Alerts to rogue public service software
As notified by the Public Security, 4 key steps used in the fraud scenario by the rogue groups included: Impersonate public officials from the Government Agencies to request users to cooperate for work purpose; instruct the users to download and setup rogue applications which connected and received request from attack group’s servers; the attack group may track and take over the device control, conduct remote steal of data on user devices and then easily appropriate the user’s assets.
The local residents were also warned to alert calls or messages from strangers as the authorities did not request any personal information and not work via telephone; also contact the regulatory authorities to verify the contact person/caller and alert with requirements on installing software.
For the sake of improved safety and security, especially for customers who are using Android devices, the customers are recommended to embrace:
3 DONT’S:
- NEVER setup rogue public service software (the Ministry of Public Security, VNEID, the General Department of Land Administration, the General Department of Taxation, etc.) from unfamiliar websites/links/QR Codes or APK file.
- NEVER click unfamiliar links sent via email/message.
- NEVER provide security information such as username, password, OTP, etc., to any one in any forms whatsoever, including policeman or banking staff.
4 DO’S:
- Only DO setup the software from App Store/Google Play/CH Play.
- When any application is setup, users DO read information carefully before agreeing with all terms, verify the author (developer) information and read reviews about the application.
- DO update crime methods and tricks regularly on mass media and VietinBank website/VietinBank iPay Mobile.
- For any suspected fraud signs, DO contact VietinBank immediately (Hotline: 1900 558 868) and the Public Security for timely support.
As notified by the Public Security, 4 key steps used in the fraud scenario by the rogue groups included: Impersonate public officials from the Government Agencies to request users to cooperate for work purpose; instruct the users to download and setup rogue applications which connected and received request from attack group’s servers; the attack group may track and take over the device control, conduct remote steal of data on user devices and then easily appropriate the user’s assets.
The local residents were also warned to alert calls or messages from strangers as the authorities did not request any personal information and not work via telephone; also contact the regulatory authorities to verify the contact person/caller and alert with requirements on installing software.
For the sake of improved safety and security, especially for customers who are using Android devices, the customers are recommended to embrace:
3 DONT’S:
- NEVER setup rogue public service software (the Ministry of Public Security, VNEID, the General Department of Land Administration, the General Department of Taxation, etc.) from unfamiliar websites/links/QR Codes or APK file.
- NEVER click unfamiliar links sent via email/message.
- NEVER provide security information such as username, password, OTP, etc., to any one in any forms whatsoever, including policeman or banking staff.
4 DO’S:
- Only DO setup the software from App Store/Google Play/CH Play.
- When any application is setup, users DO read information carefully before agreeing with all terms, verify the author (developer) information and read reviews about the application.
- DO update crime methods and tricks regularly on mass media and VietinBank website/VietinBank iPay Mobile.
- For any suspected fraud signs, DO contact VietinBank immediately (Hotline: 1900 558 868) and the Public Security for timely support.
