The National Police He has issued an alert warning about a rebound of cases related to a sophisticated digital scam technique known as Tabnabbing. According to the authorities, this cybercrime modality is affecting a wide range of Internet users, from young people to older people, and can seriously compromise personal accounts and bank data.
What is Tabnabbing?
He Tabnabbing It is an advanced phishing technique that Take advantage of open eyelashes in the web browser. Cybercounts insert malicious code into seemingly harmless pages. When the user moves away from the tab, the content changes silently, simulating legitimate pages such as banks, social networks or email platforms. Once the user returns to the tab, he is deceived to introduce his credentials, which are immediately captured by the scammers.
Security recommendations
The authorities have issued a series of recommendations to avoid falling into this type of scam:
- Avoid leaving open eyelashes for long periods, especially in places where passwords must be introduced.
- Always check the URL and the security certificate (HTTPS) before entering sensitive data.
- Keep the browser and antivirus software updated.
- Activate two steps authentication in bank accounts and social networks.
- Distrust pages that request to enter data without having logged in prior.