[Cyber-vigilance]: Anatomy of a #Smishing (SMS phishing) attempt

The scenario is well-rehearsed: I receive a #SMS "From the delivery driver" informing me that a package could not be delivered. A photo of a truck full of boxes was included to support this claim for credibility.

🪝 The catch? The SMS arrives at the exact moment I receive an Amazon delivery notification.

My reflex:

1️⃣ Immediate suspicion 🫥: Never click on the link in the SMS.

2️⃣ Source verification: Opening the official Amazon app.

3️⃣ Proof by image: My package is indeed in my box (actual photo to prove it), delivered by another carrier.

Why does it work?

⏲️ Timing: Pure statistical chance, but formidable.

The urgency: You are asked for an "imperative instruction" to avoid losing the package.

Personalization: The use of real names from leaked databases.

If in doubt, the merchant's official app is your only source of truth. The link in the SMS is the gateway to stealing your bank details (fake reprogramming fees).

Stay vigilant, cybersecurity starts with a pause before the click.

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