Phishing attacks in name of Aarogya Setu app increasing: CERT-in
The HinduPhishing attacks in the name of Aarogya Setu mobile application are witnessing a “high rise” as online scamsters are taking advantage of the increased inquisitiveness of internet users during the coronavirus pandemic, India’s cyber security agency said on Saturday. It said cyber attackers impersonate popular video platforms sucha as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Aarogya Setu app and WHO to send phishing messages through SMS, WhatsApp or phishing emails to steal identities and engage in other nefarious activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Ministry launches Aarogya Setu IVRS facility for those without smartphones The cyber attackers, it said, are using fake domains to impersonate popular apps to first lure the victims and then send them links such as “relief package”, “safety tips during corona”, “corona testing kit”, “corona vaccine”, “payment and donation during corona”. Today’s cache | Security issue in Aarogya Setu app, and more It said users should exercise caution and avoid clicking dubious URLs providing special offers such as winning prize, rewards, cashback offers and they practice safe browsing tools, filtering tools their anti-virus and use a proper firewall.