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How to protect your social media accounts from SIM swap attacks | Kaspersky official blog
- A popular Russian blogger's Instagram account was hijacked by scammers who conducted a sophisticated fake giveaway scam to deceive followers.
- Using AI tools, scammers created a convincing fake giveaway campaign by producing a fake video, a text post, and repurposing old Stories from the blogger's account.
- The fake video was created with voice deepfake technology and editing software, mimicking the blogger's style but with subtle differences like watermarks and subtitles.
- Clicking on the phishing link in the scammer's bio could lead users to pages prompting for payment or personal information, resulting in phishing attacks.
- The account hijack likely occurred through a SIM swap attack, where scammers convince the mobile provider to transfer the victim's number to a new SIM card.
- To protect against such hacks, it's advised to use app-based two-factor authentication, install reliable protection on devices, use strong passwords, and create unique passwords for each online account.
- Additionally, users can inquire with their mobile operators about setting up extra security measures to prevent SIM swap attacks.
- Following dedicated security measures and being cautious while engaging with online content can help prevent falling victim to social media and account hijacking scams.
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