SBI Customers beware! A new reward point scam has come in the market, know how to protect yourself

SBI Alert for Scam: A message is spreading very fast. In which it is being claimed that you will get SBI reward. But there is a condition in it that you have to download the APK file. If you have received any such message then be alert. This can be a big conspiracy of the scammer.

SBI Alert for Scam: A message is spreading very fast, in which it is being claimed that you will get SBI reward. But there is a condition in it that you have to download the APK file. If you have received such a message, then be alert. This can be a big conspiracy of scammers.

Actually, fraudsters are sending a file named SBI REWARD27..APK. In which they are claiming that State Bank of India has sent you a special kind of reward. PIB has fact checked this viral message.

According to the PIB Fact Check Unit, this APK file can harm your personal data and financial security. Along with this, they have warned not to download it. Be careful before clicking on such unknown links because these links can be scams.

If you get a message to download any such APK file saying that SBI will give rewards on redeeming it, then avoid clicking on such a link. Because SBI never sends such links or APK files on SMS or WhatsApp.

What is APK and how do cyber criminals use APK files?

APK (Android Package Kit) is used to send and install applications on Android devices. It includes all the elements required to run the app on Android system such as code, resources, assets and the manifest file of the app. The game starts as soon as it is installed. The name of the APK file is with the .exe extension for Windows and .ipa extension for iOS.

Usually the scam involves stealing personal data and banking credentials or installing ransomware and crypto hacking software.

How to stay safe with APK files?

Only download apps from trusted sources like Google Play Store.

Avoid clicking on unknown links

Avoid apps that ask for excessive permissions.

Keep antivirus software installed

Always keep your device updated

Use a tool like VirusTotal to scan APKs for malware before installing them.

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