New Delhi The Cyber and Information Security Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued an advisory warning citizens against the ‘free micron test’.
The advisory was against cybercriminals who are targeting potential victims. These are cyber criminals Proposal Free test of victims to detect omicron type of coronavirus.
“Cyber criminals are taking advantage of undermining cyber security because of the focus on health crisis. Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to defraud citizens. Nowadays Omicron type themed cyber crimes are increasing every day. Cyber criminals are adopting various strategies to eliminate cyber crimes. To capitalize on the rapidly evolving situation to dupe innocent victims. Read the advice
It is stated in the advisory that criminals Will send emails related to PCR tests to Omicron. These emails contain malicious links and files. They work through fake websites, the advisory warned.
“Government and private health services are being duped (eg their names are used as senders) Attempt To dupe innocent civilians. Potential victims who click on the link are pointed to fake websites created by fraudsters that look similar to government/private health services, where citizens can apply for COVID-19 omicron PCR test.
“The lure of a free Omicron PCR test allowing citizens to evade Omicron related restrictions imposed by governments is presented to potential victims. Cybercriminals use this method to commit cyber crimes such as financial cyber fraud, identity theft, etc. through personal details and banking credentials. “It is mentioned.
The MHA advised citizens to check the website URL and domain name to verify its authenticity. The Center also asked people to report such fraudulent websites on cybercrime.gov.in.
India’s Omicron case tally has crossed 1,200.
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