Globe warns users vs potential phishing attacks linked to Russia-Ukraine conflict

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="A person sits in front of a computer screen in Moers, Germany, Jan. 4, 2019 (reissued May 3, 2019). Sascha Steinbach, EPA-EFE/File/Illustration" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/business/03/30/20220330_phising.jpg"/><figcaption>A person sits in front of a computer screen in Moers, Germany, Jan. 4, 2019 (reissued May 3, 2019). <em>Sascha Steinbach, EPA-EFE/File/Illustration</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Globe Telecom on Wednesday urged customers to remain vigilant as the number of phishing attacks linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine climbed. </p><p>A study by Google&#x27;s Threat Analysis Group discovered that phishing attacks target Ukraine and other areas in Europe, but &quot;these threats may easily be exploited and spread across the Asian region,&quot; Globe said in a statement. </p><p>Phishing attacks usually send emails that pretend to be that of credible organizations which are meant to trick users into divulging personal information. <br/> <br/>“We all need to watch out for certain types of emails or content that will try to lure us into sharing our information. These may contain topics such as humanitarian aid-themed scams and online petitions for Ukraine,” Globe chief information security officer Anton Bonifacio said. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/18/22/bsp-strengthens-fight-vs-cyber-fraud-shares-e-safety-tips-to-protect-consumers">BSP strengthens fight vs cyber fraud; shares e-safety tips to protect consumers</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/11/27/21/how-to-protect-yourself-from-sms-based-phishing-scams">Scammed: This single mother responded to a job offer she got via SMS—this is what happened</a></li></ul><p>Other phishing content may pretend to share information on the Russia-Ukraine crisis or offer tips related to the its impact, such as where to get lower-priced gas products, Bonifacio said. </p><p>Local pump prices <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/12/22/diesel-prices-forecast-to-go-up-by-p12liter-next-week">surged</a> for 11 straight weeks before easing as global crude oil benchmarks skyrocketed due to the conflict.</p><p>Globe said it has partnered with banks, e-commerce sites, and other firms to create a fraud-free online space.<br/> <br/>The telco urged online users to observe the following to avoid becoming phishing victims. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li>Thoroughly check the credibility of emails, posts or websites before interacting with it. </li>	<li>Do not give out personal information unless deemed &quot;absolutely necessary.&quot;</li>	<li> Use official channels when giving out personal information. </li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/19/22/bpi-warns-public-vs-money-mule-scam">BPI warns public vs &#x27;money mule&#x27; scams amid digitalization</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/17/22/bsp-says-online-fraud-cost-p540-million-in-2021">Online financial fraud cost consumers P540-M in 2021, BSP says</a></li></ul><div><strong> RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1656589" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

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Globe warns users vs potential phishing attacks linked to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Globe warns users vs potential phishing attacks linked to Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Published Mar 30, 2022 09:53 AM PHT

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