Itai Gal-On (N12) reports that a phishing campaign is impersonating payment company Pango, with malicious messages appearing within the genuine message thread on recipients' phones, claiming a debt settlement is required. Users are advised not to click on links and to verify requests through the official Pango app or website.
This warning from journalist Itai Gal-On (N12) expands on an alert issued earlier today by the National Cyber Directorate, which The Zioneer reported at 11:30 Jerusalem. The Directorate had warned of fraudulent SMS messages impersonating Pango and leading to a fake website designed to steal personal details. Gal-On's report adds that the malicious messages are designed to appear within the genuine conversation thread of the Pango app on the user's phone, making them harder to distinguish. The messages claim that a 'debt settlement' is required. Israeli authorities have been issuing repeated warnings about phishing scams targeting citizens, including recent campaigns impersonating traffic fines and a Bamba promotion. The public is advised to exercise caution and verify any payment requests directly through the official Pango app or website. The National Cyber Directorate has not yet issued an updated statement on this specific variation.
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