Officially launched free anti-fraud software on mobile

This is a completely free application for smartphones, which helps detect signs of fraud by checking phone numbers, account numbers, website links and QR codes.

The software also supports the function of checking and scanning applications on the phone, detecting malware or fake software. Users can download the software from 2 popular application markets: Google Play for Android operating system and App Store for iOS operating system (iPhone).

nTrust is a non-profit software project, not using the state budget, funding is mobilized from social sponsorship sources. This software was introduced on May 13 at the Cyber ​​Fraud Prevention Workshop organized by the National Cyber ​​Security Association. The newly launched version has been updated and improved in features according to the comments of hundreds of volunteers who participated in the beta test version in June 2024. In particular, the ability to scan for malware and optimize the software's performance has been significantly improved.

Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Head of Research, Consulting, Technology Development and International Cooperation, National Cyber ​​Security Association said: “Currently, the nTrust anti-fraud database has more than 1 million records, verified and compiled from data sources of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Information and Communications, State Bank and member cybersecurity organizations of the Association. Hopefully, after its launch, with the participation of the user community, this data set will increase rapidly in the near future.”

Users can download nTrust starting July 30 to protect their phones and join the nTrust anti-fraud community. If they detect any signs of fraud, users can report suspicious phone numbers, account numbers, links, and apps to the center through the built-in feature on the software. This reporting data will be collected, verified, and updated for the entire nTrust user community.

nTrust anti-fraud software emphasizes privacy, allowing users to be fully proactive in controlling and selecting the information to be checked and reported. In particular, unlike foreign software with similar features on the market, the entire processing process related to checking for fraudulent and annoying calls will only be performed on the phone, without sending any information to the server.

In recent times, anti-fraud measures from regulatory agencies such as standardizing telecommunications subscribers, popularizing and guiding on personal data protection, and most recently requiring biometric authentication have gradually narrowed the scope of activities of fraudsters. However, experts also believe that online fraud will continue to have variations with new forms and technologies appearing. nTrust will contribute as an effective protective shield, supporting users to detect fraud risks early before transacting in cyberspace.