Attack on Poles' money. At-risk customers of the largest banks
CSIRT KNF warns against fraud that targets customers of several well-known banks. It only takes a moment of inattention to lose money.
The KNF CSIRT team periodically warns against new types of fraud. This time, cybercriminals did not show any particular originality, which does not change the fact that their methods often turn out to be effective. This time, they targeted customers of several popular banks, including PKO BP, Pekao, ING, Santander and BNP Paribas.
Fake bank websites
CSIRT KNF warns against several fake bank websites that are used in various types of frauds and attacks. At first glance, they all look like real websites, but in fact their purpose is to extort our data. If this happens, you can easily lose money, and sometimes even your entire life savings.
Cybersecurity experts focused primarily on 5 URLs that may seem real, but are actually scams. Tabout, among others:
- bnpparibasn(.)eu
- pekao-24(.)com
- santanderpl(.)com
- ingbank-pl(.)com
- pkobp(.)co
Websites created by cybercriminals often resemble the original ones. As part of our series, we present further examples of fake domains used in attacks on electronic banking customers. Be vigilant and remember to carefully… pic.twitter.com/Jx9n1cVsH9
— CSIRT KNF (@CSIRT_KNF) April 30, 2024
All the above websites are fake. Therefore, pay close attention to the addresses to which various types of links or even advertisements on Google redirect you. All it takes is a moment of inattention to get into serious trouble.
