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In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Telegram account thefts in Uzbekistan, targeting journalists, media managers, marketers, and government officials. A specific form of fraud is being used for this purpose.
This information was reported by the Incident Response Service (UZCERT).
How the scheme works:
- The victim is added to a group and asked to vote for a contest participant, such as “Best Project” or “Best Marketing Specialist.”
- The link in the group leads to a fake domain where the victim is asked to choose one of two candidates.
- After this, a redirect occurs to another resource, where the victim is required to log in to Telegram via QR code or SMS code to complete the vote.
- Once the victim logs into their account, the scammers gain access to it and transfer ownership to themselves.
How to protect yourself from Telegram account theft:
– Enable all available security features in messaging apps, such as two-factor authentication (cloud password) and a passcode. – Do not click on suspicious links. – Do not enter codes from SMS and Push notifications on suspicious websites. – If you receive a message from a relative, friend, or colleague asking you to vote or participate in a contest, be sure to verify this information.
Be vigilant and cautious to protect your data and avoid unpleasant consequences.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
