Sometimes, the fraudsters could also send “Collect request' to your VPA and ask you to approve/authenticate it on the respective UPI apps to get reversal/refunds. The fraudster subsequently seeks confidential account related credentials like Debit Card number, PIN, expiry date, OTP and sets the MPIN which is then used to authenticate transactions.

On the basis of this, the fraudster is able to link/register your mobile number/account with UPI on his own mobile device. The fraudsters also forward one SMS to you and advise you to forward it to a specific mobile number from your phone. Further, Mobile Banking credentials and PIN are vished (stolen) from you and the fraudster can now choose to carry out financial transactions from your mobile app which was already installed. Once granted, the fraudster is now in control of your mobile device.ĪLSO READ | RBI AnyDesk Warning: This app can steal all money from your bank account, never download Then the fraudster will further ask you to grant him certain permissions. We will keep you updated, as more details come in.- Post the installation of the app (in this case 'AnyDesk'), a 9-digit code will be generated, which the fraudster will ask you to share. The scamster asks for the passcode which grants remote access to any computer, and then uses that access to scoop out bank account details and even OTP of the transaction, and then steals money. Users are strongly advised to uninstall any version of AnyDesk app, and never download it or use it.Įxperts have told that there several apps which seem similar to AnyDesk, which have been used by scamsters to fraud people. Last month, in an unprecedented move, RBI had issued a warning against AnyDesk app, and had warned users that this app can wipe out your bank account. This is the reason a lot of malicious attacks on unattended computers having AnyDesk access has been reported (as per Wiki ) RBI’s Warning Against AnyDesk

It was founded in 2014, and made by AnyDesk Software GmbH.Īlthough it uses full encryption, the software grants full permission to the person who takes access of remote computer and once the passcode has been shared, there is no looking back. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, and the access of any computer can taken from any mobile device as well as a desktop/laptop. It is users’ casual approach towards security which is the culprit.ĪnyDesk said in their statement, “AnyDesk was abused by individuals to steal from users who did not understand the need to keep their access codes as safe as they do their personal data.” What is AnyDesk?ĪnyDesk is a software which is used to take remote access of any desktop.

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