A viral hoax creates a real cybersecurity risk
In the past few days, there has been a Massive hoax Who says that Mercadona will go public on August 3, 2025, with a price of €8 per share and an initial volume of 10 million shares. The supermarket chain has publicly denied, qualifying the information as falsely and clearly fraudulent. This type of deception doesn't just confuse: it's a real risk of phishing and personal data theft.
What is being spread and why is it dangerous?
- Publications in Facebook and other networks invite you to register by providing email and telephone in exchange for “free shares” or early access to the IPO.
- Upon clicking, users are redirected to fake pages that collect personal and financial data, without delivering any real action.
Official answers from Mercadona
- In their Instagram Stories, the company used resounding”FALSE” in capital letters with a red background to deny the alleged IPO of August 3.
- Through Official posts, Mercadona has alerted its users to fraud and warns that it is a phishing campaign designed to steal personal information.
Risks of this type of scam
- Identity Theft: Cybercriminals can use the collected data for future financial fraud.
- Malware installation: Forms or links may include malicious scripts.
- Economic losses: Financial phishing actions can lead to false transfers or investments.
Recommendations to avoid falling into these traps
- Always validate the source: check only official channels (web, verified profiles).
- Don't click on suspicious links or fill out forms from unofficial sites.
- Check the URLs: Be wary of strange domains or mixes of letters and numbers.
- Activate phishing alerts: both at the user level and in companies, inculcating basic training.
Don't let phishing catch you off guard
Campaigns such as Mercadona falsa are just the tip of the iceberg. The attacks of Phishing has become the main gateway for cyberattacks to companies and citizens.
🔍 Would your team know how to detect a fraudulent email?
🧠 Do you have real simulations and practical anti-phishing training?
🔐 What if tomorrow your brand is the target of the next viral hoax?
In Apolo Cybersecurity we help you to:
- Simulate phishing attacks aimed at your team.
- Train your employees to recognize and block threats.
- Strengthen the security of your corporate channels and social networks.
- Design a prevention strategy and personalized response.
And start today shielding your company against the most common and effective deception in 2025.
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