Interpol warned this Tuesday of the rise of cyber scams through malicious programs or ‘malware’, which have grown by 30% in one year, and highlighted the constant evolution of these crimes, which are increasingly more sophisticated.
The increase in cybercrime impacts above all on vulnerable people and companies, explained the international police agency in a statement on the occasion of its new awareness campaign, ‘Think twice’, which seeks to equip the population of the knowledge necessary to protect yourself from these new cyber scams.
Around 70% of cyber scams using ‘malware’ ask for an amount for the user to recover their device and the information it contained, something known as digital kidnapping or ‘ransomware’.
Criminals can also intentionally enter computers to obtain personal information that allows them to deceive other victims through what is known as ‘phishing’.
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Interpol seeks to carry out awareness campaigns about cyber scams
Reflecting before making decisions on the Internet is, according to Interpol, the key to avoiding falling into cyber scams, especially when receiving links, emails or information that has not been requested from an unknown or suspicious sender.
The campaign also recommends using identity verification through different channels, being cautious when a digital relationship involves handling money, and training employees in cybersecurity.
The Secretary General of Interpol, the Brazilian Valdecy Urquiza, encouraged countries, organizations and individuals to act together because cybersecurity is a “joint responsibility” that requires “proactive measures.”
With information from EFE.
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