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2 clusters · 5 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Banking malware fraud in Mexico

Overview

In Mexico, Condusef officials issued an alert regarding a new banking fraud modality involving mobile malware. These malicious programs are designed to infiltrate mobile devices to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, PINs, and verification codes, to facilitate unauthorized transfers.

Authorities noted that criminals often initiate these attacks via SMS, emails, phone calls, or fraudulent links to trick victims into downloading malicious files. Once a device is compromised, attackers may use remote access or screen overlaying to take control of the phone.

Entities

Condusef · Seproban · Wendy Pérez Ceballos · Diocese of Campeche

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Condusef warns of rising telephone and digital financial fraud

    Condusef and Seproban warn of rising telephone and digital financial fraud, noting nearly 5,000 flagged numbers and a surge in victims among younger and middle-aged adults.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Condusef warns of mobile malware used in banking fraud

    Condusef officials in Chihuahua have warned of new malware-based banking fraud targeting mobile users through phishing links, SMS, and malicious apps to steal credentials and authorize transfers.

Sources

am.com.mx · canal44.com · entrelineas.com.mx · laverdadnoticias.com · telemarcampeche.com