Apple users watch out!
Fraudsters try to get personal data through so-called phishing emails.
Berlin - Apple customers are increasingly affected by spam mail.
So-called phishing messages, in which fraudsters pretend to be trustworthy through fake e-mails, are currently in circulation.
At the moment, customers are mostly reporting emails asking them to verify their Apple ID details.
Allegedly this should increase the security of the account.
Often these emails contain a suitable link - a nasty trap for fraudsters.
Apple: Phishing Warning - Fraudsters want to steal Apple ID data
According to
Konsumenterschutz.com
, the phishing e-mails are written in an inconspicuous Apple design, so that the fraud is not noticed at first glance.
The senders are also fake and thus look official.
As is usual with phishing e-mails, this message also threatens to block the account if the recipient does not confirm their account information within 24 or 48 hours.
However, if you click on the link, you end up on a fake website.
The data entered there go directly to the fraudsters.
A phishing link cannot be seen directly in some emails, but the fraudsters usually send an attachment with a PDF file.
In this way, the recipient can quickly download malicious software onto their Apple computer.
Apple: The "real" Apple Support gives important tips on how to recognize phishing
Official Apple Support gives important tips on its homepage on how to recognize phishing emails and what you can do to protect your data:
Customers should protect their Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
Never give out personal information like credit card numbers unless you can verify that the recipient is who they say they are.
Never click on links in suspicious or unsolicited messages or open any attachments to such messages.
If you have any doubts about an inquiry or communication, you should contact the respective company directly.
Suspicious emails and messages should be reported directly to Apple Support.
In the unlikely event that you clicked on one of the links and even disclosed data, Apple recommends the following:
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised, or if you've entered your password or other personal information on a scam website, change your Apple ID password immediately.
Apple support
Not only Apple users affected: Phishing attacks often also target bank customers
The links can often be used to tell whether they are fraudsters.
Most of the time, the link looks trustworthy, but the URL does not match the company's website.
If you look closely, you can often tell from the e-mail address and telephone number of the fake e-mail that it cannot be the company mentioned.
Not only Apple customers are affected by such phishing attacks.
The consumer protection center is currently warning primarily of fraudsters who send around customer information from various German banks, such as the Sparkasse or Deutsche Bank.
Paypal phishing emails are also currently in circulation, asking you to check your account.
(tkip)
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