Hackers target customers of major Aussie bank
Customers of a major Australian bank have been warned to be vigilant when banking online, with hackers targeting personal accounts in the latest scam.
NAB online banking customers have been sent emails which tells victim their account has been disabled before prompting them to enter their password.
But the link the victims are redirected to a fake website when they follow the prompts. From here the scammers take your password and access your account.
The fake NAB site. Image credit: Fairfax Media
A NAB spokeswoman said, “We remind customers, NAB will never ask you to confirm, update or disclose personal or banking information via email or text.”
@NAB ummmm I literally used my card today... is this a scam orr?? #help pic.twitter.com/TiA6NZUMlb
— Dana Ashley (@Danaaaashley) May 23, 2017
MailGuard CEO, Craig McDonald, told Fairfax Media consumers should remain vigilant when banking online, “A phishing scam is a fraudulent attempt to steal your information or identity for financial gain. In this case, the perpetrators want victim's banking details.
"Creating a fake website allows them to collect peoples' account number and passwords without arousing suspicion.
"That valuable information is collected and used to make future unauthorised transactions."
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