TNEcom Canarias, a private cybersecurity organization registered in the catalog of cybersecurity companies and solutions of the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), alerts citizens about a new smishing campaign that is affecting Canary Island drivers.
Cybercriminals are sending fraudulent text messages posing as the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), notifying false traffic fines. This worrying increase in fraudulent messages occurs after a recent leak in the DGT database that has exposed the information of more than 34.5 million Spanish drivers.
The data breach has provided cybercriminals with enough information to carry out these smishing campaigns, which seek to deceive and defraud users. TNEcom Canarias urges all citizen drivers to be especially vigilant when receiving these suspicious messages.
The main recommendation is not to click on any link contained in the SMS and, instead, contact the DGT directly to verify the authenticity of any fine notification received. If it is confirmed that the message is false, TNEcom Canarias advises reporting the SMS as spam through the mobile device itself, and notifying the authorities. This action will help reduce the spread of these frauds and protect other users.
Finally, TNEcom Canarias is committed to "continue working to protect citizens and provide them with the information and tools necessary to defend themselves against cyber threats."
