Are your OTPs safe? Here’s how hackers are redirecting texts to steal data!
If you feel a smartphone can keep your electronic data safe, think twice! Hackers may have found smarter ways to steal information via text messages now
Hackers are exploiting loopholes within the phone’s text messaging service by sending fake business messages which may look important at first sight.
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Hackers are using security loopholes to redirect important text messages, including OTPs or login links and passwords for services like WhatsApp and other social media accounts.
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According to Cox, hackers carry out the attack in such a way that victim will not even know that he has been targeted. So if you’re under the impression that your smartphone is safe from hackers, think again.
Published: March 17, 2021, 14:10 IST
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