Residents of the UAE have been put on high alert as the UAE Cyber Security Council has identified a surge in phishing activities, particularly targeting Apple users. The authority has warned against a series of fake text messages purporting to be from Apple Support.
The deceptive SMS campaign warns recipients that their Apple account has been either closed or suspended. The messages are often accompanied by prompts asking for the verification or review of the phone number associated with the user’s account. Upon clicking a link provided in the message, individuals are led to a fraudulent website where they are asked to enter their user credentials, ultimately leading to the theft of personal data.
In response to the threat, the UAE Cyber Security Council is strongly urging the public to exercise caution. The residents are advised to ignore these messages, refrain from clicking on any links provided, and to avoid sharing any sensitive information via text messages.
For enhanced security, the authority recommends the following preventive measures:
Do not contact any phone numbers listed in these suspicious messages.
- Avoid clicking links from unknown sources.
- Ensure regular updates of all devices and applications.
- Do not respond to any messages requesting personal information.
- Regularly back up your data.
- Exercise caution with text messages soliciting personal details.
- Enable two-factor authentication for better security of online accounts.
- Spread awareness by sharing this information with friends and family.
The council also encourages the community to report such phishing attempts to help combat this digital menace.
