"Congratulations, you won": how pop-up windows infect the iPhone and Android

Users of the iPhone and Android have been the victims of fraudulent pop-up ads saying that they won a prize.

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A new wave of pop-up “greetings” promises prizes such as free gift cards. Amazon, iPhone or cash in exchange for clicking on a message or providing personal information.

According to security experts, these ads are not just fraud, they infect your computers or mobile devices with malware.

Cyber ​​security firm researchers Symantec it is said that in this way fraudsters are looking for those who fall for the bait prize, so that the victims can enter personal information that will fall back into the hands of criminals.

“Scammers often create fake reviews and endorsements, purportedly from other users, that appear to be posted on said platforms,” officials said Symantec in the blog.

In addition, the pop-up windows about winnings forced users Facebook inadvertently give scammers access to your friends list. As soon as the victim's computer Facebook Infected, scammers can send more fake messages to their friends via their account.

According to a security company report Self-assured, malicious pop-ups are returned via sophisticated fraudulent networks that use fake ad agencies to penetrate legitimate websites and spread "malvertising».

Ways to protect your device from pop-up messages, except by not clicking on them:

Internet security companies have already identified a brand of malware that is attacking Android-device. Android.Fakeyouwon - this virus has been added to the list of known threats of antivirus programs.

For iOS users Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), recommends that you always install the latest updates and include the “Block Pop-ups” and “Fraudulent Websites” settings for Safari.

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