Criminal gangs who 'shoulder-surf' pin numbers steal '20 smartphones a day'
Criminal gangs exploit pin numbers through "shoulder-surfing" to steal smartphones for financial app access. Mobile banking fraud rises by 62%, urging public awareness and protective measures against increasing threats.
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Criminal gangs are reportedly stealing up to 20 smartphones a day by "shoulder-surfing" pin numbers from users. The gang leader claimed that watching a user enter a pin could lead to stealing tens of thousands of pounds within half an hour by accessing banking apps. Police and banks have warned about this rising trend where criminals observe pin entries and then steal the devices to access financial apps or sensitive information. With the increasing use of mobile banking, cases of mobile banking fraud have surged by 62% in a year. The gang leader mentioned that teams of individuals can steal numerous handsets daily, targeting phones in public places like clubs or pubs. The interview highlighted the ease with which criminals can exploit compromised details to access victims' accounts through banking apps, emphasizing the need for public awareness and protective measures against such threats.
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1 commentsIt would be good if they shared some of these measures. Since the article fails to share, would be good to hear from other commenters.
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