circumvented the Unicredit, Intesa and BNL tokens

A new wave of banking scams invests the Italian institutes of Unicredit, Intesa Sanpaolo and BNL. The recommendations of CISCO against have been of little use phishing and other types of attacks. Even the new digital token has become ineffective. There are several protection systems adopted for the benefit of safety but if the user does not apply the due caution it is all perfectly useless. It must be said that it is difficult to recognize the dangers that come from new attempts at priming by email and smishingthe. The last episode represents a great risk for everyone. Here's what can happen.

Scams via smishing, pharming and phishing against customers with unused accounts of Unicredit, Sanpaolo and BNL

Many criminals risk preparing skimmer in ATMs who record card data and codes to withdraw money. Many prefer to act undisturbed via the web. The target is there home banking recognized for their versatility and ease of access via mobile devices and personal computers.

The method of action is always the same and focuses on urgent message which requires data rectification. False communications travel through customer mailboxes. The surprising thing is that the same messages also reach those who have never had anything to do with banks. In that case it is easy to distinguish a scam from a formal message from the institution. Pointing blindly, however, cybercriminals reap their victims by registering incredible gains due to the lack of cynicism of those who receive the alert.

Often and willingly we therefore focus on the urgency of communicate personal data to the alleged bank. The Internet site to which you are redirected via link attached it is a perfect replica of the original one. Recognizing it is difficult as the new sites even adopt the updated HTTPS standards for online security. Change the URL, but it could go unnoticed if you are not careful.

Our advice, valid in this as in other cases of offers and important communications only by presumed way, is that of beware a priori expecting to ALWAYS contact your bank to request further information. Before panicking, report the incident to the authorities and discard the message immediately to prevent you from clicking on it or being forwarded to other contacts.