Scam Alert: Fake CERT-UA Audits via AnyDesk – Don’t Fall for It!
CERT-UA warned of scammers impersonating the agency using fake AnyDesk requests. These cyber tricksters are attempting fraudulent security audits, using the CERT-UA name and logo. Remember, if someone wants to check your security, make sure they’re not just trying to check your wallet!
Hot Take:
In the wild world of cyber scams, nothing says ‘trust me, I’m a professional’ quite like impersonating a cybersecurity agency with fake security audits. It’s like a cat pretending to be a lion to scare off mice. Nice try, scammers, but CERT-UA is onto your sneaky shenanigans!
Key Points:
- Scammers are impersonating CERT-UA using fraudulent AnyDesk requests.
- These scammers claim to conduct security audits under CERT-UA’s name.
- Victims need to have AnyDesk active and share their ID for the scam to work.
- CERT-UA advises enabling remote access only when necessary and through official channels.
- There’s no attribution to Russian APT groups, leaving attackers’ motivations unclear.
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