Certainly, cybercriminals are ready to surf all the trends of the moment to take action. This time, it is the lovers’ lovers who are the target and more particularly all those who want to buy Dubai chocolate. Here is everything you need to know.
As our colleagues relate to Geek Journalthis scam is based on the creation of false websites that imitate brands such as Deliveroo or Fix Chocolatier dessert. On these, you can find offers far too beautiful to be true with promotions that can reach 90 %.
Disastrous consequences
Another stratagem is based on the creation of false online shops where thugs present themselves as independent traders. They collect the payments and then disappear without ensuring the delivery of the treats.
Dight, these crooks have spotted that Dubai chocolate was more and more talked about on Tiktok. So they probably said that there was a fertile soil there for their fraudulent activities.
Olga Svistunova, security expert at Kaspersky, warns: “Cybercriminals are generally quick to capitalize on trends, that Dubai chocolate craze illustrates perfectly. The use of tactics that take advantage of consumers’ enthusiasm and their confidence in recognized brands is an effective way for actors in the threat of achieving their ends. »»
Unfortunately, the consequences for the victims are disastrous. In addition to the immediate loss of the money spent, the thugs are also getting their hands on personal and banking data and could try new attacks later.
We will have understood, vigilance is in order. It is better to make purchases on known platforms or inquire enough on the site where you make a transaction. Also beware of too beautiful offers to be true that must put you on alert.
Watch out for mirror sites
As a reminder, fraud at mirror sites are very frequent in France. Malventy actors usurp the identity of legitimate marks by more or less faithfully reproducing their portals. The idea is to steal the personal data of visitors or to steal their money directly.
The Asterix park has just sounded the alarm on this subject. With the help of the French authorities, he has nevertheless managed to make several close.
By: Bitdefender
