Pathanamthitta: In a distressing incident, A.T. Satheesh, the former personal assistant to MLA Raju Abraham, lost a staggering Rs 7 lakh after his mobile phone was hacked. The incident took place in Ranni, Kerala.
Satheesh's Union Bank of India account was targeted by cybercriminals who managed to siphon off the money in multiple transactions. Despite being alerted to suspicious activity, Satheesh initially dismissed the messages as they arrived while he was driving.
Investigations revealed that the hackers had gained access to Satheesh's WhatsApp account a week prior to the financial heist. They created a fraudulent WhatsApp group impersonating the bank and added Satheesh as a member. Believing it to be a genuine communication channel, Satheesh shared his bank details, inadvertently falling into the cybercriminals' trap.
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The hackers then systematically transferred the funds from Satheesh's account. Despite the daily limit for online transactions being Rs 5 lakh, the perpetrators managed to transfer a significantly larger amount. This has raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the banking system.
Satheesh has filed a complaint with the bank, Ranni police, and the cyber cell. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the need for heightened vigilance, especially when dealing with online financial transactions.
Satheesh's Union Bank of India account was targeted by cybercriminals who managed to siphon off the money in multiple transactions. Despite being alerted to suspicious activity, Satheesh initially dismissed the messages as they arrived while he was driving.
Investigations revealed that the hackers had gained access to Satheesh's WhatsApp account a week prior to the financial heist. They created a fraudulent WhatsApp group impersonating the bank and added Satheesh as a member. Believing it to be a genuine communication channel, Satheesh shared his bank details, inadvertently falling into the cybercriminals' trap.
The hackers then systematically transferred the funds from Satheesh's account. Despite the daily limit for online transactions being Rs 5 lakh, the perpetrators managed to transfer a significantly larger amount. This has raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the banking system.
Satheesh has filed a complaint with the bank, Ranni police, and the cyber cell. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the need for heightened vigilance, especially when dealing with online financial transactions.
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