With the popularity of smartphones and the acceleration of wireless networks, more and more users use online video conferencing software, and fraudsters have begun to wait for opportunities, they use the "share screen" function in online video conferencing software to obtain victims' information, and then commit fraud.
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Case Review:
Ms. Han in Beijing has encountered "sharing screen" scams, fraudsters impersonating customer service, saying that Ms. Han is suspected of "campus loans" and needs her to download a network video conferencing software on her mobile phone, so that she can help her handle the operation and avoid affecting personal credit. Ms. Han downloaded the software to open screen sharing according to the requirements of the other party, during which she also entered the bank card password, and after the phone hung up, Ms. Han found that her bank card was transferred 160,000 yuan, and then immediately called the police.
It is understood that there have been a number of similar cases recently. In telecommunications network fraud crimes, "sharing screens" is a common fraud method used by fraudsters.
What is "Share Screen"? How did my information get the crooks to see it?
"Share Screen" is a feature in some web video conferencing software that facilitates real-time presentation or teaching. Through combing and analyzing the reported cases, the police found that the fraudsters' implementation of the "shared screen" fraud is basically divided into two steps:
The first step is to impersonate an identity and win the victim's trust; the second step is to guide the owner to download the software "share screen" scam. Seeing this, do you want to ask how information is stolen after turning on "Share Screen"?
Experts personally demonstrate the "Share Screen" process to give you a clearer picture of the scam process. A mobile phone, a computer, as long as you open the "share screen", any information on the phone will be displayed synchronously on the computer. Even if you switch to the desktop or other software, the content in your phone still appears on your pc synchronously.
How do I opt out of Share Screen? This skill to master!
note! The correct way to exit is not simply to exit the home screen or switch to other software. Click the close button within the software to exit correctly. In the operation "Share Screen" software, there is a function key displayed on the desktop, we need to click "Stop Sharing" to turn off the "Share Screen" function.
Small reminder:
When a stranger asks you to download a piece of software or open a link to "share your screen", be sure to refuse to avoid property damage.
If you have any questions, you can call the 96110 National Anti-Fraud Dissuasion Hotline for consultation and reporting.
Source: CCTV news client