The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning urging internet users to remain cautious when interacting with online advertisements during the upcoming festive period.
According to Charuka Damunupola, the organisation has already received multiple complaints related to online fraud during the first two months of this year.
He noted that with major celebrations such as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaching, there is a higher likelihood of scammers spreading deceptive advertisements and harmful links online. These scams often appear in the form of attractive discounts, prize giveaways, or promotional deals aimed at luring unsuspecting users.
Damunupola explained that clicking on such links can redirect users to fake websites designed to capture personal details and other sensitive information.
He also warned that during religious festivals like Vesak and Poson, cybercriminals may attempt to gather user data through misleading campaigns. Some of these schemes may be promoted under titles such as “Poson Maha Data Dansala.”
SLCERT has therefore advised the public to stay alert and avoid opening suspicious links or engaging with unsolicited advertisements found on websites or social media platforms.
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