Big trap for credit card holders: Your account is reset as soon as you click on the notification
A new attack method is raising security concerns in the digital world. Fake notifications, particularly those mimicking "Update your software" warnings in web browsers, allow users to become victims of malware with a single click.
According to experts, attacks using this method have increased 17-fold in recent months and have become a serious threat.
These attacks, which spread through fake updates in popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge, can capture not only credit card information but also user passwords, personal files and even keyboard movements.
Security companies report that attacks are spreading rapidly across Europe, with attacks particularly concentrated in Belgium, Poland, Italy, Germany and the UK.
Experts warn that the rapidly increasing cyberattacks in European countries could also target Türkiye. Credit card users, in particular, are being emphasized to proceed with caution.
Experts say these attacks have become more sophisticated with artificial intelligence technologies, targeting not only technical systems but also user psychology.
One wrong click can lead to devices being completely taken over and data being encrypted for ransom.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize that users shouldn't trust every update notification that appears in browsers. They caution that these "legitimate" alerts could be scams and that even the slightest oversight could put all your digital data at risk. Therefore, they recommend only downloading updates from official browser websites.
WAYS TO PROTECT FROM DANGERBe sure to download updates from the browser's official websites or app stores.
Do not click on suspicious “software update” warnings that appear on the screen.
Keep your antivirus and security software constantly updated.
Check the validity of unknown files and links before opening them.
Prevent possible data loss by backing up regularly.
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