Warning for Sparkassen customers: Dangerous Trojans for transfers!

Warning for Sparkassen customers: Dangerous Trojans for transfers!

Deutschland - The Sparkasse is currently warning of a new fraud stitch, in which cybercriminals manipulate the transfer data from customers. These attacks in particular make the users of online banking, with corporate customers in particular. According to Ruhr24 Frequently activate on Windows PCs, risen sharply.

The malware can have an unnoticed effect by replacing the recipient IBAN entered in the transfer form in online banking via common browsers such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox. This can lead to wrong and possibly costly transfers that are difficult to see. According to Watson particularly noticeable if customers make a transfer with a higher amount.

risks and necessary precautionary measures

The Sparkasse's computer emergency team recommends checking the amount and the recipient IBAN in the TAN generator or Pushtan app before each transfer. Incorrect data can be seen in these applications, while they are often not recognizable in online banking. If manipulated transfer data is determined, it is advised to block online banking access immediately.

In addition to Trojan attacks, there is an increase in phishing attacks. False emails and SMS, which are allegedly come from the Sparkasse, ask users to update their pushtan app and forward them to fraudulent websites. Users are encouraged to pay attention to not personal data on suspicious pages and to remove such messages in the spam folder, so BSI .

general dangers in online banking

Phishing is now a widespread problem that affects all online users. Cybercriminals rely on deceptively real emails and websites to steal personal data such as pins and tan. Users should never reveal their access data in digital messages and contact their own bank directly for suspicious activities.

Online banking offers comfort, but also carries considerable security risks. Regular vigilance and the seizure of the necessary precautions are crucial to protect yourself from these criminal attacks.