While 2-step verification (or one-time passwords) is generally perceived by people as a full-proof method to secure online accounts but it has been proven to be vulnerable time and again. Of course, it is difficult to get pass 2-step verification, so, cyber miscreants are now trying to trick people to provide verification codes or OTPs.
Delhi Police cybersecurity wing has alerted citizens of a scam SMS which can trick people to disclose the OTP or 2-step verification code of Google accounts. The SMS is well-worded and appears to be a genuine communication from Google. However, DCP Cybercrime through its official Twitter handle has warned netizens not to fall for it. Also read: Zomato Hack: 5 Important Cybersecurity Lessons to Learn
People can be tricked into disclosing their 2-factor authentication code to criminals. Don't fall for it. #BeOnlineButBeSafe pic.twitter.com/fjSoz0vLi2? DCP Cybercrime (@DCP_CCC_Delhi) June 16, 2017
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Recently, Lt. Governor Anil Baijal had announced that the Delhi Police is going to hire a chief technology officer to help the force to equip itself to meet the growing challenges of cybercrime.
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