Don’t become a victim of phishing next time you download an app on your phone

It’s common to receive WhatsApp messages warning against downloading certain apps that can steal your information or clean out your bank account. While we usually dismiss them as rumour or fake messages, there are certainly some apps that could harm you. In an alert issued on 14 February, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned banks and payment system operators about an app called AnyDesk, which was allegedly being used by fraudsters to gain access to data from customers’ phones, which would in turn be used to make unauthorised transactions to pilfer money from their accounts.

Here’s what can you do to protect yourself from phishing apps.