Fraudsters endeavored to pilfer Russian finances via Wildberries, according to the MIA's announcement.
Fraudsters Tried to Snatch Over 15 Million Rubles on Wildberries, But Got Caught
Looks like the cat is out of the bag! The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed the sneaky attempt by scammers to nab a hefty sum of 15 million rubles from Wildberries users. Thankfully, their plans were foiled, as reported on the Department's Information Technology Crime Prevention Division's official Telegram channel.
The criminals, using devices infected with malicious software, aimed to gain access to Wildberries users' accounts by disguising their malicious files as photo archives in messengers. The smart cookie company of Wildberries and Russ, however, caught wind of these activities, swiftly identifying and blocking the attempts.
As it turns out, the Department's state-of-the-art tech saved the day by detecting a two-level protection system using AI. According to the Department, the system compared the behavior of the suspicious devices with real users, allowing it to nab 99.9% of the scammers' purchases! Obviously, our tech-savvy friends shouldn't have messed with AI.
It's essential to remind each of us that being careless with our devices can lead to trouble. The Department strongly suggests avoiding downloading unknown files to phones, as this behavior can be downright dangerous.
In the past, we already reported an earlier scheme aimed at theft of user accounts. Lucky for us, there were significantly more attacks in the first quarter of 2025, but the damage was minimized thanks to the tight protection system.
Just in case you didn't know, Sberbank also reported scammers posing as Wildberries employees back then. Stay vigilant, folks, and remember: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Intrigued by Wildberries' protection system? It's likely built upon AI technologies, which monitor transactions in real-time to analyze patterns of behavior and predict potential fraud. The system also reviews order histories and builds profiles of user behavior to detect deviations from established patterns. So, it looks like those pesky scammers have their work cut out for them, thanks to Wildberries and its cutting-edge tech! 🤖🛡️💳
- The malicious attempt to compromise Wildberries users' accounts through infected devices has been foiled by the Department's advanced technology, as revealed on their official Telegram channel.
- The Department's announcement highlights the importance of preventing careless use of devices, as actions like downloading unknown files can potentially lead to security issues.
- By 2025, there was a surge in attempted account thefts on Wildberries, but the damage was minimized due to the robust AI-based protection system in place.
- The sophisticated AI technology used by Wildberries continuously monitors transactions, analyzing behavior patterns to predict and prevent potential fraud, making it challenging for scammers.
