Digital Smishing Scam (Phishing Bug)

Scientific Name: Fraus via Mandatum Breve

Order & Family: Order: Cybercrime; Family: Social Engineering

Size: 160 characters per message (standard SMS limit).

Natural Habitat

Found exclusively within cellular networks, SMS messaging platforms, and mobile devices.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on PII (Personally Identifiable Information), login credentials, and unauthorized financial transfers.

Behavior Patterns

Mimics legitimate bank notifications to trigger urgency or fear. Often appears from unknown senders and requests immediate action to stop or verify a fraudulent transaction.

Risks & Benefits

High risk of financial loss, identity theft, and data breaches. Provides no ecological or human benefit; should be blocked and reported immediately.

Identified on: 1/12/2026