The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued warnings regarding emerging cyber scams involving WhatsApp and AI-based investment platforms. SBI cautions the public against clicking on unsolicited photos or links received via WhatsApp, as these may contain malicious software designed to steal banking credentials, including OTPs, passwords, and login information. The bank urges users to verify official sources before engaging with such content and to report cybercrime incidents promptly. Cybersecurity experts have highlighted a recent case in Jabalpur where a man lost Rs 2 lakh after interacting with a seemingly harmless WhatsApp image. While simply opening images generally does not cause infections, targeted attacks exploiting modified apps and techniques like steganography and binding have been identified as methods used in these scams. The warnings emphasize vigilance against deepfake scam videos falsely promoting AI-based investment platforms and the need for caution in digital interactions.
A man from Jabalpur lost Rs 2 lakh after tapping on a seemingly harmless WhatsApp photo. Experts told Decode that scams like this often rely on techniques such as steganography and binding. Read more here ⬇️ #WhatsApp #Scams https://t.co/6j1tDlXgED
A man from Jabalpur lost Rs 2 lakh after tapping on a seemingly harmless #WhatsApp photo. Cyber experts say simply opening a WhatsApp image won’t cause infection. But rare, targeted attacks are possible if modified apps are used @HeraRizwan1 reports #Scam https://t.co/6j1tDlXOub
Avoid clicking on photos or links received on WhatsApp from unsolicited senders. Downloading such images may install malicious software on your devices to steal banking credentials. Think before you click. #StaySafeWithSBI To report a Cyber-crime incident, call cyber crime https://t.co/FB4itcjivd