The Complete Guide to Smart Phishing Protection

Smart Phishing Protection uses AI to detect and block phishing attacks in real time.

[What It Blocks]

• Voice phishing calls

• Smishing texts (malicious links)

• Messenger phishing (KakaoTalk / Telegram)

• Phishing app installations

• Malicious URL access

[Core Features]

• Real-time dangerous number blocking

• Malicious URL warnings

• Suspicious app installation alerts

• Financial transaction notifications

• Fraud prevention education

[Service Providers]

SKT: T Security

KT: Budget Phone Security

LG U+: Mobile Phone Security

[Monthly Fee]

Free ~ ₩3,000

[App Installation]

1. Carrier-specific security apps

• SKT: T Security

• KT: Olleh Phone Guard

• LG U+: U+ Smart Home

2. Download

• Google Play / App Store

3. Identity Verification

• Mobile number authentication

4. Grant Permissions

• Phone

• SMS

• Notifications

• Exclude from battery saver mode

[Automatic Protection Activation]

• Basic protection starts immediately after installation

• Advanced protection requires additional setup

[Real-Time Call Blocking]

• AI analyzes phone numbers

• Automatically blocks suspected phishing numbers

• Blocked calls are logged

[Warning Levels]

1. Red: 100% phishing

→ Automatically blocked

2. Orange: Suspected phishing

→ Warning shown + call received

3. Yellow: Caution required

→ Notification only

[Common Blocking Patterns]

• Impersonating prosecutors / police

• Impersonating financial institutions

• Impersonating couriers / post office

• Fake child kidnapping calls

• Insurance / refund scams

• Loan scams

[Warning During a Call]

• "Suspected Phishing" displayed on screen

• Vibration or alert sound

• Warning remains active during the call

[Smishing Text Blocking]

• Texts with malicious URLs are automatically blocked

• Blocked messages go to a separate folder

• Suspicious messages show a warning

[Common Smishing Patterns]

• Package delivery confirmation texts

• Mobile event invitations

• Holiday gifts / coupons

• Fine / tax notices

• Free points / rewards

[Malicious App Blocking]

1. Detects app installation attempts

2. Analyzes risk in real time

3. Blocks installation if app is malicious

4. Displays warning message

[URL Safety Check]

• Activated when clicking links in texts / KakaoTalk

• Real-time URL scanning

• Blocks access to phishing sites

• Only allows access to safe sites

[Phishing Prevention Rules]

**Never Do These**

1. Share your account number or password over the phone

2. Transfer money at the request of prosecutors or police

3. Click unknown links

4. Install apps from unverified sources

5. Install remote control apps (e.g., TeamViewer)

**If You Are Suspicious**

• Hang up immediately

• Do not click links in texts

• Call the relevant organization directly to verify

• Report to 112

[Immediate Response If You Have Been Victimized]

1. Report to 112 immediately

2. Request a payment freeze from your bank (1588-0000)

3. Report to the Financial Supervisory Service (1332)

4. Block micropayments with your carrier

5. Emergency freeze your credit cards

[Victim Relief]

• Fraud refund support program

• FSS dispute resolution

• National Police Agency cybercrime reporting

[Educational Resources]

• ‘Phishing Cases’ menu in the app

• Latest scam tactics

• How to respond

• Real-life cases