With the development of remote control technology, more and more people have begun to use various remote control software to deal with large and small problems in work or life. However, it has recently been discovered that this cross-system and cross-device technology, which was originally beneficial to the masses, has been discovered by some criminals and used to carry out fraudulent activities, bringing irreparable economic losses to some users.
As a professional and trusted remote product, ToDesk should not be a medium for fraud, here, Mumu reminds everyone to be vigilant against strangers' remote control mobile phone fraud, strengthen security settings, and protect personal information security!
Beware of a variety of scams
Screen sharing and remote control of mobile phones are a relatively common means of online fraud; Relevant personnel usually contact the victim through **, text messages, social ** and other channels, claiming that they are employees of a company, and ask the victim to install remote control software under the pretext of after-sales service, technical support, etc., and then control the victim's mobile phone computer and other equipment, and then steal personal information, bank cards and other sensitive information, or induce the victim to transfer money, pay, etc.
In addition, fraudsters will also take advantage of the victim's blind spot in the use of remote control technology and lack of security awareness to induce the victim to perform a series of operations, and finally achieve the goal of defrauding money. At the same time, victims may be intimidated and threatened through various means to force them to cooperate with fraudulent activities.
Be vigilant and guard against scams
In order to prevent strangers from remote control mobile phone scams, users need to be vigilant and strengthen security awareness, and here are some specific suggestions to prevent fraud:
Be cautious about answering strangers**:
For ** from unfamiliar numbers, especially those who claim **customer service, cooperate with the public security investigation and other requirements**, users need to be vigilant and do not easily trust the other party. If the other party asks to install other software, you should be more vigilant and hang up in time**.
Be cautious with social content:
Of course, in addition to the usual ways, some information on social ** may be at risk of fraud, and users should be cautious about it. Don't click on links from strangers or view unknown attachments to avoid cyberattacks or scams.
Never disclose personal information:
Pay special attention to the protection of personal information, and do not disclose sensitive personal information, such as ID numbers, bank card numbers, passwords, etc.; At the same time, do not transfer money, make payments, etc. on unreliable platforms.
Be cautious about getting unknown apps:
If users need to remotely control software or other applications, they should choose a regular app store or official **, such as the official website or the app store that comes with the device, to avoid being intruded and monitored by malicious viruses through the link entry method.
Turn on security settings:
If the device already has a remote application, users should turn on more advanced security settings, such as adding a security password, adjusting the frequency of temporary connection password updates, and adding a black and white device list to ensure that the use of the device is not controlled by strangers.
Install anti-virus software:
In addition, installing anti-virus software is also a very helpful method, which can effectively identify the existence of Trojan viruses and Trojan remote control, and then warn users of the problems of mobile phones, computers and other devices in order to remove unknown hidden dangers in time.
Timely alarm registration:
If you find suspicious behavior or are victims of fraud, you should report it to the police and report it to the relevant authorities. At the same time, you can also contact the customer service of the software party for help and advice.
In short, preventing strangers from remotely controlling mobile phone scams requires users to be vigilant and strengthen security awareness. Only by staying vigilant at all times can we effectively avoid the harm of fraudsters.