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Warning! Targobank customers should ignore this email immediately!
The consumer advice center warns Targobank customers about current phishing emails that want to steal personal data. Protect yourself!
Warning! Targobank customers should ignore this email immediately!
In the digital age, it is becoming increasingly important to pay attention to possible dangers on the Internet. As the consumer advice center issued a recent warning, Targobank customers are particularly in the firing line of cybercriminals. They are currently busy sending fraudulent emails that are serious. Loud chip The emails aim to steal personal information through fake security checks. The fraudsters ask recipients to confirm their “easyTAN data”, which in reality does not come from Targobank.
These phishing emails disguise themselves as important messages from the bank and try to lure users into a trap. They can be identified by a few typical characteristics: an impersonal salutation, a dubious sender address and often an immediate call to action. The threat of account blocking, which is intended to increase the urgency, is particularly bold. Targobank itself will never request sensitive data via email, which is another indication of fraudulent intent.
How to protect yourself
The consumer advice center gives clear recommendations for dealing with such emails. Consumers should not provide any personal information, click on any links or buttons included, and should rather move such messages directly to the spam folder. It is also advisable to use the bank's official channels to obtain information. “If you want to be on the safe side, you should always find out more directly on the Targobank website or app,” advises the consumer advice center. This applies not only to Targobank, but also to other platforms, such as Disney+, which are also targeted by cybercriminals, as stated in another report by Watson is mentioned.
Increased precautionary measures are currently required as the trend towards digitalization of banking services is attracting more and more cybercriminals. Basically, they are well-intentioned security checks, but in this form they can become a trap for the gullible.
A look at the security guidelines
Since September 2019, the European Payment Services Directive has introduced new TAN procedures to make online banking more secure. These requirements, including stricter security regulations since March 2021, aim to better protect consumers and retailers from card theft. How Consumer advice center explained, two-factor authentication is now required, meaning that users must identify themselves through both knowledge (such as a password) and a second factor (such as an SMS TAN).
In times when online banking has become a given for many of us, it is important to keep a close eye on your own security. So be vigilant and act responsibly – your money is worth it!