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[Cyprus Times] Attention! Suspicious password-stealing messages on social media

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Suspicious messages of interception of passwords to social media "Kabanak" by Cybercrime Sub-Division

In recent days, the Cybercrime Sub-Division, Cyprus Police received several complaints about suspicious messages of interception of passwords to social media and especially to Instagram.

Specifically, several users receive a message from a person they know on Instagram, who encourages them to invest in various cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin etc.).

These messages are malicious and are intended for financial gain as well as to gain access to the recipient's own account.

With this method, the perpetrators gain access to various user accounts, which they then use to trick other unsuspecting users.
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In case he/she has taken any of the actions indicated, it is recommended to immediately check and change the password of the account.


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