Alert
25 MAY 2021
BACKGROUND
Irresponsible party has been spreading messages via SMS throughout the country which eventually auto add a user to an online gambling WhatsApp group once the link provided is clicked. An example of the message "Tahniah Anda Kena Random Bonus. Anda Akan Dpt Antara 20%-200%. Top Up Utk Aktifkan Bonus Anda. Click to Claim: bit.ly/xxxx. Cepat claim dalam 24 jam".
IMPACT
- It may redirect to online gambling groups/any prohibited activity
- Possibly install malicious software.
- May indulge a person to be involved in crime or illegal action
- Spam the victim with gambling sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Ignore or delete any suspicious message either via SMS or WhatsApp
- Do not click any link provided in the message
- Block number and messages of the unknown or suspicious number
- Always patch device with the latest update.
- Install antivirus or antispyware and update frequently
