"Beeline" is launching a new security system to protect subscribers from fraudsters, the company's press service reported. The service is currently available to residents of St. Petersburg, but soon all customers will be able to use it. This function is free and activated automatically, without additional connections.
If a subscriber receives a message with a code during a conversation, for example, to confirm a payment or change a password on "Gosuslugi", the system will check the caller's number. If fraud is suspected, the call will be interrupted.
In the near future, the operator will begin to implement a similar mechanism for calls via messengers. This is a new measure to protect against social engineering, when fraudsters try to trick users into giving out confirmation codes during a conversation, the operator's press service reported.
The new protection system is a smart shield between the client and the criminal: if an SMS with a code arrives during a suspicious call, the call is automatically interrupted. No complicated settings, no additional actions - just reliable protection that works discreetly but effectively.
Earlier it became known that attackers began to use a new method for deceiving people and stealing money. They place ads looking for testers for mobile applications, offering a reward. But as the first task, they send a malicious APK application that gives them access to the victims' bank accounts.
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