Phishing attacks: How to protect yourself from the fraudsters!

Phishing attacks: How to protect yourself from the fraudsters!

Phishing is a popular and extremely lucrative business for fraudsters that has become increasingly important in recent years. In this way, criminals captured a double -digit million amount in Germany. The consumer protection expert Oliver Buttler from the Baden-Württemberg consumer center warns that the methods of fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated and more numerous.

To protect itself from this cybercrime, Buttler has put together five essential tips. First of all, it is important not to reveal any personal data on the phone. If it is uncomfortable for you or you receive suspicious questions, just put on.

tips for protection against phishing

• Be careful when clicking on the left or when scanning QR codes that have been sent to you. If your bank wants to request information, enter the URL manually instead of visiting it via a link.
• If you have nevertheless become the victim of a phishing attack, act quickly: inform your bank immediately and file a criminal complaint with the police. This can also be done online. In some cases, accounts could be blocked in good time and unauthorized payments were brought back.
• Take your computer from the Internet connection, install a virus protection program and change all passwords. It is also advisable to secure important data, such as photos of your smartphone, and in extreme cases to reset the device to the factory settings.
• If you want to go against a bank, it is advisable to take advantage of help from a specialist lawyer for banking law or the consumer advice center. During a first consultation, you can clarify how high the chances of getting money back from the bank.

The importance of these tips becomes particularly clear when you consider where many fraudsters operate from. They often act from abroad, for example from countries such as Russia or China. Buttler emphasizes that protection against phishing attacks is not to be neglected and preventive measures are decisive for your own security on the Internet.

These basic advice should help protect themselves from the dangers of the digital world and to minimize the risk of fraud. It is worth being vigilant and regularly informed about the latest tricks of cybercriminals. Further information is to be found here .