New type of fraud: data is stolen under the guise of wedding invitations

Cybercriminals in Azerbaijan have begun to use an unusual method to deceive citizens, oxu.az reports with reference to xezerxeber.az. Recently, sending wedding invitations via WhatsApp messenger has become a common practice for many. However, attackers have turned this into a fraudulent tool.

According to the information, the victim first receives a file designed as an invitation to a formal ceremony. After downloading it, a malicious program is installed on the phone, providing hackers with remote access to the device. This allows criminals to steal confidential data stored on the smartphone.

Elbrus Ibrahimov, an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, called on citizens to be vigilant.

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