Currently, e-mails are circulating in the name of the savings bank, which should lure users of online banking into the trap. An alleged security department of Sparkasse AG points out the potential victim that the access to the online account would expire. In order for the recipient to continue to use his Sparkasse online account, he should confirm his data after clicking on a link in the e-mail.
Subsequently, access to the online account is restored and the user is to receive a message from an employee. The phishing mail comes with anonymous address ("Dear Customer") and with few errors. Because of the latter circumstance, it makes a relatively serious impression. However, if the user clicks on the link, he lands on a URL away from a typical Sparkassen domain. The layout of the alleged Sparkassen-Website was however deceptively genuine, as the internet security blog mimikama.at shows.
With a current virus scanner including browser protection, a warning can come, which warns the user before proceeding. If this is not the case, there is a risk of giving up access data and personal information that can cause serious financial damage to cybercriminals.
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Beware of the corresponding e-mails. You can recognize the current spam mail on the impersonal salutation. On the other hand, a look at the URL to which you want to lure the cybercriminals can help. Simply move your mouse pointer over the link and look at the status bar of the current window, which URL behind it hides. This is how most phishing attacks are revealed. The safest way is to keep your online account manually by checking your browser for any real security warnings. As a rule, however, nothing will be seen there. Normally, your bank will contact you personally by phone or post about changes or steps if something changes on your online banking portal.
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