Appropriation of passwords or telephone scams are some of the examples of frauds to which we are exposed with the so-called SIM Swapping, a cybercrime that is characterized by impersonating the identity of cell phone users.
But how do we realize if we are being affected by this type of fraud? Generally, a person who is a victim of this type of cybercrime is automatically left without service on their phone, so they cannot make or receive calls or text messages. In addition, they are suddenly left without coverage and internet.
The reality is that, due to increasing digitalization, this type of cybercrime has increased not only in Chile, but also in Latin America. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, in our country there was a 29% rise in internet scams, according to data provided by the Cybercrime Investigation Brigade of the Policía de Investigaciones (PDI). And in the first five months of 2021 alone, there was an 89% increase compared to the same period last year.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s Assistant Manager of Security Engineering, explained that the increase in this type of cases is due to the fact that “we use our cell phones not only to make calls and send messages, but also to carry out all kinds of daily tasks, from sending emails to making bank transfers. This, added to the carelessness or misinformation of users regarding their own handling of personal information, has given rise to third parties being able to access your private information and gain access to passwords and bank codes”.
To prevent and reduce this type of cybercrime, Entel provides the following recommendations:
If you have stored confidential information (passwords or access credentials) in mobile devices, it is necessary to constantly review and take care of the use that is being given to this type of data.
If you download applications that have transactional attributes, you should be aware of reviewing them periodically.
Avoid sharing personal information openly through social networks and, if you do so, make sure you know that the person is trustworthy and is who he/she says he/she is.
It is not advisable to open suspicious messages, advertisements or links. In such cases, it is necessary to first check whether the offer and company are real.
To know these tips in more detail, the technology and telecommunications company has available a site dedicated to educate and support its customers and the digital community through an open and free culture plan called Entel Digital Citizen, which we invite you to visit at entel.cl/ciudadano-digital.
21 Abr, 2022
Appropriation of passwords or telephone scams are some of the examples of frauds to which we are exposed with the so-called SIM Swapping, a cybercrime that is characterized by impersonating the identity of cell phone users.
But how do we realize if we are being affected by this type of fraud? Generally, a person who is a victim of this type of cybercrime is automatically left without service on their phone, so they cannot make or receive calls or text messages. In addition, they are suddenly left without coverage and internet.
The reality is that, due to increasing digitalization, this type of cybercrime has increased not only in Chile, but also in Latin America. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, in our country there was a 29% rise in internet scams, according to data provided by the Cybercrime Investigation Brigade of the Policía de Investigaciones (PDI). And in the first five months of 2021 alone, there was an 89% increase compared to the same period last year.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s Assistant Manager of Security Engineering, explained that the increase in this type of cases is due to the fact that “we use our cell phones not only to make calls and send messages, but also to carry out all kinds of daily tasks, from sending emails to making bank transfers. This, added to the carelessness or misinformation of users regarding their own handling of personal information, has given rise to third parties being able to access your private information and gain access to passwords and bank codes”.
To prevent and reduce this type of cybercrime, Entel provides the following recommendations:
If you have stored confidential information (passwords or access credentials) in mobile devices, it is necessary to constantly review and take care of the use that is being given to this type of data.
If you download applications that have transactional attributes, you should be aware of reviewing them periodically.
Avoid sharing personal information openly through social networks and, if you do so, make sure you know that the person is trustworthy and is who he/she says he/she is.
It is not advisable to open suspicious messages, advertisements or links. In such cases, it is necessary to first check whether the offer and company are real.
To know these tips in more detail, the technology and telecommunications company has available a site dedicated to educate and support its customers and the digital community through an open and free culture plan called Entel Digital Citizen, which we invite you to visit at entel.cl/ciudadano-digital.
Appropriation of passwords or telephone scams are some of the examples of frauds to which we are exposed with the so-called SIM Swapping, a cybercrime that is characterized by impersonating the identity of cell phone users.
But how do we realize if we are being affected by this type of fraud? Generally, a person who is a victim of this type of cybercrime is automatically left without service on their phone, so they cannot make or receive calls or text messages. In addition, they are suddenly left without coverage and internet.
The reality is that, due to increasing digitalization, this type of cybercrime has increased not only in Chile, but also in Latin America. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, in our country there was a 29% rise in internet scams, according to data provided by the Cybercrime Investigation Brigade of the Policía de Investigaciones (PDI). And in the first five months of 2021 alone, there was an 89% increase compared to the same period last year.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s Assistant Manager of Security Engineering, explained that the increase in this type of cases is due to the fact that “we use our cell phones not only to make calls and send messages, but also to carry out all kinds of daily tasks, from sending emails to making bank transfers. This, added to the carelessness or misinformation of users regarding their own handling of personal information, has given rise to third parties being able to access your private information and gain access to passwords and bank codes”.
To prevent and reduce this type of cybercrime, Entel provides the following recommendations:
If you have stored confidential information (passwords or access credentials) in mobile devices, it is necessary to constantly review and take care of the use that is being given to this type of data.
If you download applications that have transactional attributes, you should be aware of reviewing them periodically.
Avoid sharing personal information openly through social networks and, if you do so, make sure you know that the person is trustworthy and is who he/she says he/she is.
It is not advisable to open suspicious messages, advertisements or links. In such cases, it is necessary to first check whether the offer and company are real.
To know these tips in more detail, the technology and telecommunications company has available a site dedicated to educate and support its customers and the digital community through an open and free culture plan called Entel Digital Citizen, which we invite you to visit at entel.cl/ciudadano-digital.