making people in society afraid that the money in the bank account will disappear completely
From the scam of crooks using a mobile phone charger to suck money
Later, the victim's mobile phone was hacked and data was extracted.
and transfer money from the account to another account
It is believed to be caused by a mobile phone charger cable.
It has been modified to be able to intercept data in mobile phones.
Leading to completely sucking money from the bank account app.
The more social dangers that occur, the more caution must be exercised.
Because the criminal movement continues to develop a variety of cheating methods.
Even those who have seen the news of scams and thought that they would not fall victim
But in the end, did not survive and had to lose money
As in the latest case, it is understood that it is caused by a charging cable that sucks money.
The method is similar to the past, using a USB flash drive to modify a small computer chip inserted.
to hack information on the computer
Until being able to order anything from a distance like a remote control
Even in reality it may be difficult to happen.
But if scammers are able to take action by relying on technology with hidden threats, they may be able to do so.
or relying on charging sockets in public places
Sneaking into an eavesdropping device
it is possible
Which must be careful not to become a victim, as well as being tricked into loading apps, disguising malware to suck data
Or deceive them into clicking links attached to SMS messages claiming to offer special privileges.
to trick them into entering important information such as ID card numbers
credit card number
and the 3-digit code number on the back of the card until becoming a victim of scammers unknowingly
Mobile phone charging cable can actually hack data
but can't absorb money
Relieving the suspicion that scammers use mobile phone cables to suck victims' money or not.
from police officers investigating technology crimes
has come out to confirm that it is not related to the charging cable in any way
But the victim was tricked into installing a dating app.
which is not loaded from Google Play or App store until the money is sucked out of the bank account app
while the mobile phone charging cable is modified
Basic information can be hacked for experts.
But can't access the bank account app.
to suck the money out
In addition, the Bank of Thailand
in conjunction with the Thai Bankers' Association
has verified that it is not caused by the use of fake charging cables
But it's caused by the victim being tricked by a fraudster to install a fake app that disguises malware.
This allows fraudsters to know customer transaction information.
and control the phone
Mobile phone to spoof transactions remotely
To transfer money out of the account
They may choose to conduct transactions during times when the victim does not use their mobile phone.
crooks
There are many ways to deceive.
make the Bank of Thailand
issued various measures
to the relevant departments
and financial institutions
The security system on Mo My Banking (Mobile Banking) must be improved continually.
and block fraudulent websites
The connection to the remotely controlled computer has been disconnected.
Including solving the problem of fraudulent SMS impersonating the name of a financial institution
and open a channel to receive notifications online
for quicker account freezing
knowingly, must prevent falling victim to scammers
As for the advice not to fall victim to crooks
Can be prevented in the first place 1. Do not click on links from SMS LINE and e-mails with unknown or unreliable sources. 2. Do not download programs.
In addition to sources that are controlled and secured by the developer of the operating system that is only the Official Store such as the Play Store or the App Store. 3. Always update your Mobile Banking to the latest version.
or set it to be updated automatically
4. Do not use unsafe mobile phones to conduct financial transactions, such as unlocked devices.
(root/jailbreak) to be able to install any application or use a machine with an outdated operating system.
5.Provide accurate information to relevant agencies
in the fast track to fix the problem
And if bank customers find unusual transactions
can contact the call center
or bank branch
to fix the problem as soon as possible
If checking and proving that the customer is not involved in providing personal information
Urgently consider helping
And take care of the customer's damage as soon as possible within 5 days.
in the Technological Crime Investigation Bureau
or cyber police
warned
For Android mobile phone users
Make sure that the mobile phone
Was it a paid remote app installed?
Start by tapping on the Settings gear menu to go to the Apps menu.
Then press on the 3 dots in the upper right corner.
Select a submenu.
"Special Access"
If unable to view the menu
The screen area will immediately bounce off to the main page.
Indicates that the mobile phone is embedded with a remote app that sucks money.
is completed
By the first thing to do immediately disconnect the Internet.
and back up important data
then wash the machine
By resetting the device back to factory defaults.