U know the problem is not the phone but the user right?

almost always is APK issue
install something introduced by 3gu6po recommendation for free stuff

Another thing is you can monitor what kind of Whatsapp group that your parents joined.

Recently I checked my father phone and he told me that one of the people inside whatsapp group shared link to register to get Bantuan STR money or something.

I clicked the link and the website looks legit. They asked you to fill up your details such as name, IC, contact number etc.

But the real layout of Bantuan STR website is different actually. I told my father it's a fake website.

I can conclude that people easily get scammed based on what is shared on Whatsapp/Telegram or any communication platforms compared to social media like FB, Instagram, Tiktok.

This post has been edited by Alternate Gabriel: Dec 19 2024, 03:57 PM

For downloaded APK file, why not scan with virustotal.com website before installing. While this doesn't guarantee that the APK is 100% safe, at least it's additional layer of protection

Number 1 for parents, js remove fb app altogether.
Those generations see free stuff, loves to click on it the install unknown apk apps.

Doesn't matter for ios if they keep clicking., educate them.

HmD phone only, Rm100, no Internet (recent) lowyat news maybe get that for regular calls n sim.

That's why it's best to get 2 phones especially for the elderly as they have a tendency to download anything.

1 phone just for banking activities & nothing else. The other is for day to day use.

Even if they are cautious & don't simply click/download anything. Others in their WhatsApp group won't be so cautious & simply forward anything & may accidentally click on it.

The problem is that in every WhatsApp group, there is always 1 or 2 morons who everything they simply post forward & I don't mean just the elderly do that.

got one linus video explained how this happened





keyword: ss7 attack

https://www.firstpoint-mg.com/blog/ss7-attack-guide/

Summary:

SS7 is the system that the phone companies use to connect phone calls, its not malware of any kind, it literally is a part of the phone company. SS7 vulnerabilities are not tied to a specific device or operating system.

These attacks exploit weaknesses in the SS7 protocol, which is used by telecom networks to exchange information for functions like call routing, text messaging, and roaming.

black hat hackers can integrate the global telecommunication network and request information from any SIM card they want.

If they gain the trust of the network you are registered in, they can eavesdrop or redirect your calls and messages

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Jan 15 2025, 01:53 PM

Only do these if one is using Android smartphones.
For iphones its not necessary to carry 2 sets, unless one wants to hide the small 3 from the big wife😆

good post.

however this attack normally done on high valued target not ordinary people.

1 prostitute phone
1 wife phone

Wife keep all secret and financial app

Who give prostitute their bank access??

Have a phone that u can do anything without risk to access your most important data

True incognito mode

Don't tell me can't afford 2nd device
But willing to risk all banking account

this is user problem caused by user action, not phone problem.

if user still have shitty behavior, he still get attacked no matter what phone.

Not so sure on that. I’d say anyone’s money is a target and the least resistance is the easiest target.
SIM cloning seems to be a developing trend in many countries - fortunately not apparent here yet ?