Do you have an account in this bank? Beware, a new method of scammers
Bank Pekao customers must remain vigilant. The government agency CSIRT KNF warns against a new fraud involving impersonation of the bank’s website.
Cybercriminals are not idle and have prepared another fake website impersonating Bank Pekao SA. Therefore, CSIRT KNF – the government agency dealing with network security – issued an urgent warning, calling for extreme caution.
A dangerous fraud method: impersonating the bank’s website
Cyber fraudsters have created a website that looks almost identical to the website of Bank Pekao. Entering your login and password there may result in the loss of money accumulated in your account. Customers are at risk, especially when they do not carefully check the URL of the page they are redirected to.
The government agency CSIRT KNF warns that the address of the fake website contains a small typo that may be difficult to notice at first glance. Therefore, before providing any data, it is worth carefully verifying whether the website address is correct. This is a key step to avoid falling victim to scammers.
How to protect your account?
- Verify the website address: Always check the website URL carefully before entering your login details. The real website of Bank Pekao has a characteristic address.
- Don’t click on suspicious links: If you receive an email, text message or message with a login link, avoid using such a redirect. Always log in directly through the bank’s official website.
- Report suspicious activity: If you detect a fake website, inform Bank Pekao and CSIRT KNF.
In the face of further attacks by cybercriminals, caution and accuracy are key. Fake sites may look legitimate, but slight differences in the URL can be a red flag. Entering your login details on such a website may result in you losing money. CSIRT KNF reminds that the best protection is conscious and careful use of the Internet.
