There are currently an increasing number of phishing emails doing the rounds that aim to steal users’ login details and money. This time, Spotify subscribers are the target and are being asked to update their payment details.
Phishing messages are a popular way for fraudsters to gain access to login details for online accounts or even the money of unsuspecting Internet users. Currently, numerous phishing messages are being sent out again, asking users to update their payment methods.
Spotify users should update payment details
This time, the messages are often aimed at Spotify subscribers. The messages ask users to provide their payment information update. Conveniently, the email also contains a link that the user should use to do this.
The message, which is currently being responded to by the consumer centres attentive is made, it is noticeable that it addresses the user without a personal greeting; usually legitimate messages from companies contain one or more identifying factors such as the name, part of the address or part of the card or account number if it comes from a financial service provider.
Users are always safest when they make changes or entries only via the company’s app or website and do not click on a link in an email or text message.
In addition, it always makes sense to set up two-factor authentication for all online accounts where this is possible. Most services now offer this security feature.
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