Eye opener issued over fake Election Commission website promoting false job openings
August 25, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has raised concerns regarding a fraudulent website mimicking the official National Election Commission’s platform and falsely advertising job opportunities related to the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
The deceptive website, which uses the national emblem and Election Commission’s branding, was identified as a phishing site designed to extract personal data from unsuspecting individuals.
SLCERT advised the public to remain cautious, urging them to verify such claims before sharing sensitive information.
The phishing website was first detected on 9 August, hosted on a US-based Google server. Authorities acted swiftly, leading to its removal by Google LLC on 12 August after intervention by SLCERT.
Although the site has been taken down, the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) is continuing its probe, seeking to uncover the identity of those responsible.
Collaboration between the Election Commission, SLCERT, and the CCID was instrumental in promptly eliminating the threat.
However, concerns remain over similar fraudulent activities, with the public being urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious sites or job offers.
The authorities also stressed the importance of verifying the legitimacy of such websites and offers through official channels.
