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ALERT: Beware of Cloned Websites – A Concern for the Payments Industry

The prevalence of phishing incidents is staggering, with 86% of individuals acknowledging potential encounters with such cyber threats. Website cloning is a prominent tactic cybercriminals employ to deceive and defraud unsuspecting users.

These malicious actors replicate legitimate websites with striking accuracy, often differing only by a minute alteration in the web address. The ramifications of such activities extend beyond mere financial losses, as they erode the trust and credibility of reputable organizations.

Website cloning operates on the principle of mimicry, where cybercriminals craft near-identical replicas of genuine websites for nefarious purposes. Leveraging subtle URL manipulations, such as substituting lookalike characters or duplicating specific elements, these cloned sites effectively dupe individuals into believing they are interacting with authentic platforms. Automation tools facilitate the cloning process, enabling perpetrators to obfuscate their activities amidst the vast expanse of the internet.

Compounding the issue, cloned websites often find refuge in bulletproof hosting services, disregarding takedown requests and providing sanctuary for illicit content. This evasion of accountability perpetuates the proliferation of fraudulent schemes, posing significant challenges for law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals.

Furthermore, clone phishing, a variant of this deceptive practice, exploits the trust in familiar brands to orchestrate targeted attacks. Malicious emails masquerading as legitimate communications lure recipients into divulging sensitive information or clicking on malicious links, compromising their cybersecurity.

How do scammers know my name?

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Scammers can get your details because they already hacked your email. It would be best to keep the habit of changing your email password twice a year and choosing a solid password, not an easy guess, such as 123456password. Also, Scammers get a lot of details and data about you just by being your friend or follower through social networks. Never trust someone you don’t know personally. Never share photos or similar when you are making a purchase.

Guarding against such threats necessitates vigilance and adherence to best practices. By scrutinizing sender addresses, relying on trusted bookmarks or search engines to access websites, and exercising caution when responding to unsolicited communications, individuals can fortify their defenses against clone phishing attempts. Maintaining robust password hygiene and refraining from oversharing personal information on social media platforms is essential to safeguard against cyber threats.

A good practice is starting with this checklist before clicking on the suspect link:

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Bookmarked your favorite website: you should ensure that you are on a legitimate website, especially when using credentials to log in and perform sensitive actions such as money transfers. This is very easy: Bookmark the Veritascard website and use this bookmark instead of any links you may receive.
Check review websites. Review websites are commercial websites that award paid clients by publishing only/mostly positive reviews. Most big brands don’t pay them and have very low rates. But this is a paradox: When a big brand’s website has had many negative reviews on a review website for a few years, this is a good indication that the brand’s website is legit.
Investigate spoofed replies: A scammer formats its message to look like a reply from an earlier contact. Pay attention; this is a spoofed email. Also, Veritas Card is email-less. Clients need to log in to post a ticket.
Double check: Veritascard is very stable, like other big neobank websites. If you notice something weird, use the contact page instead of logging in directly.
Be calm: Stress is the best weapon scammers use. Most clone phishing scams involve urgency and want to make you panic, click on a clone link, or download something. Stay calm, take a few minutes, and start the checklist above.
Veritas Card recommends heightened awareness and proactive measures to combat the proliferation of cloned websites and clone phishing scams. By remaining informed and exercising prudence in online interactions, individuals can mitigate the risks posed by these insidious threats to cybersecurity.
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