Security researchers found a new scheme that hackers are currently using to increase ransom pressure. They discovered that these cybercriminals are calling the users once they hacked their accounts.

Who would not be nervous if someone calls you and tells you that your account has been hacked? There are many ways you can protect your accounts.

Many security providers are releasing additional layers of protection for your sensitive personal information. You can also back up your files in case the hackers use encryption.

However, cyber attackers nowadays are evolving and using different techniques that are effective. They also have different methods on how to bypass any security protection that you use on your accounts.

Once they acquire all your sensitive data, they'll call you to make sure that you pay just to get it back.

Hackers are cold-calling victims!

According to The Star's latest report, ransomware specialists and other security researchers claimed that ransomware gangs are currently cold-calling victims. But, they are usually doing these to those who have backed-up data.

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This new scheme allows hackers to increase the pressure and make their victims doubt that their backups are not safe. The security experts believe that different hackers are outsourcing these calls to one call-center agency of non-native English speakers.

Once the hackers call their victims, they'll tell them that restoring their files from backups are useless. They'll add that the ransomware has taken control of your account for a long time and the only way to get it back is to pay the ransom.

What should you do if your account was hacked?

PC Mag explained that people shouldn't use the same password on multiple accounts. Why? Because once the hackers breached your email account, other accounts using the same password are also compromised.

If you confirmed that you are account is really breached by cybercriminals, you can call your email provider and change the password of your account. On the other hand, there are many ways to protect your accounts, especially those that you use for your credit cards. Apple Pay and Android Pay are among the safest apps you can use currently since they are more secure than physical credit cards. For more information, just click here.

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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.