ESET reports an increase in the number of frauds related to the war in Ukraine

ESET telemetry has noticed more and more scams related to the current situation in Ukraine. Fake charity websites and e-mails asking for financial aid are some of the methods used by fraudsters to hunt down unaware donors. The general disinformation accompanying war is a dreamlike environment for cybercriminals who rely on the reduced vigilance of their victims.

"This type of fraud is another example of how cybercriminals can use current events for their ends. Taking advantage of the disinformation caused by the situation in Ukraine, it is much easier for them to attack unaware donors who want to help those in need. Taking into account the increased activity of the organization. charities and the number of donors, we can expect more scams of this kind," Kamil Sadkowski, ESET senior cybersecurity specialist, warned.

(WBJ)