Recently, a shocking case occurred in Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. A 60-year-old aunt found that the phone did not have a lock screen password after picking up someone else's mobile phone, so she started to think crookedly. She checked the WeChat change on her mobile phone and found that there were more than 5,100 yuan, so she took her daughter to the clothing store to buy clothes and spent all the money in the WeChat on her mobile phone.
This aunt's behavior was too bad, she not only violated the property rights and interests of others, but also suspected of theft, and was finally arrested by the police. It is understood that the mobile phone WeChat had 8 consumption records in a clothing store in Jiangyang District on the same day, with a total cost of more than 5,100 yuan. The money was earned by He Mou's hard work as a porter, but now it has been easily brushed up by this aunt. Through investigation, the police successfully locked up two suspicious women, and finally arrested the suspect Wang (pseudonym). Wang confessed that after picking up the phone, he found that the phone did not have a lock screen password, so he had a crooked thought. She concealed the fact that she picked up her mobile phone, claiming that she "had a boyfriend, and her boyfriend bought us clothes and bought me the mobile phone directly". The daughter believed her mother's words, so the two went to the clothing store to scan the code 8 times to consume, until the mobile phone was turned off after the WeChat change was squandered. At present, Wang has been taken criminal compulsory measures by the public security organs on suspicion of theft, and the case is being further handled. This case once again reminds us not to pick up other people's property lightly, let alone infringe on the rights and interests of others because they are greedy for small gains. We should be vigilant and not easily trust unsolicited items, and at the same time, we should abide by laws and regulations and not defy the law.
Passwordless payment can be protected from theft in the following ways:
Be cautious about authorization: Do not authorize passwordless payment easily, especially in some scenarios where you need to bind a bank card or payment password. If authorization is required, also make sure that the payment platform or app you use has adequate security safeguards.
Protect personal information: Avoid leaking personal information (such as ID numbers, bank card numbers, passwords, etc.) to untrusted third parties to prevent malicious use.
Change your password regularly: To prevent your password from being cracked, it is recommended to change your password regularly and ensure that it is complex and secure.
Turn on two-factor authentication: Many payment platforms or apps offer two-factor authentication, which adds to the security of your account by verifying your identity with a verification code on your phone or other device in addition to your password.
Avoid using public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi can be exploited by hackers to steal personal information. Therefore, when making passwordless payments, you should try to avoid using public Wi-Fi or using secure connection methods such as virtual private networks (VPNs).
Pay attention to account security: Check your account transaction records regularly, and contact your bank or payment platform immediately if there is any abnormality. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the security announcements and tips of your bank or payment platform to keep abreast of the latest security information.
Limit the amount of a single transaction: For some large transactions, you can set a single transaction limit to reduce the risk of theft.
Back up important data: For some important data (such as bank card information, passwords, etc.), it is recommended to back up to a safe place to prevent losses due to lost or stolen mobile phones.
Install antivirus software: Installing antivirus software on your phone can help detect and remove malware and reduce the risk of theft.
In short, protecting the security of passwordless payment requires users to be vigilant, pay attention to the protection of personal information, and take some necessary security measures. At the same time, banks and payment platforms should also strengthen security measures to provide users with more secure services.