Attention: How to protect yourself from dangerous PayPal-Phishing!

Attention: How to protect yourself from dangerous PayPal-Phishing!

Wieden, Deutschland - In Vienna, all users should be particularly attentive inside. The police and consumer advocates warn of a new wave of phishing attacks, which are targeting the sensitive data of consumers. Fake emails and SMS are currently circulating that contain supposed notifications about unknown registrations. These messages often lead to a fake PayPal page, where the victims are asked to enter their registration data. This information could then fall into the hands of fraudsters, which can lead to considerable damage. Radio Hochstift reports that spelling errors and strange spellings in the e-mail addresses often notify. If you have doubts, you should change your password immediately and contact customer service if you lose access.

When using online banking and payment services such as PayPal, there are some basic security precautions that should consider consumers: inside. It is known that no serious credit card institute or payment provider asks for confidential information by email. Users: Inside, it is advised to keep an eye on the address bar in the browser and to save frequently visited login pages in the favorites. Do not click on the left in pictures or in dubious emails-this can be expensive. On the homepage of the respective institution, you should always get direct access instead of following the links in the emails. The consumer protection forum emphasizes that blur in communication are clear warning signals.

prevention is the A and O

The cyber security situation forces us to be vigilant. Regular checks on unusual transactions are another important aspect. Consumers: Inside, you should regularly check your account balance and the sales of internet election service providers. These are important measures to protect yourself from cybercrime. The

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