Safety Report/Automated Detection
Preventing Phishing
KakaoTalk offers the "Globe Signal" and "Stranger Signal" features to protect users from phishing crimes. The "Globe Signal" and "Stranger Signal" features help users recognize potential phishing attempts.
Users can check the warning signs, then block or report accounts that are suspected of phishing. However, not all blocked or reported friends can be considered as having malicious intent to phish. The reported accounts will be reviewed by expert reviewers for any patterns of fraud and will be immediately and permanently restricted from using the service if such fraudulent activities are detected.
This report contains data on accounts that have been blocked or reported through the “Globe Signal” and “Stranger Signal” warning signs. Data on service restrictions are not included in this report, but is available in the Follow-Up Measures > Chats report.
Summary
In the first half of 2024, more than 454K accounts were blocked by users using KakaoTalk's phishing prevention tools, such as "Globe Signal" and "Stranger Signal" alerts, of which more than 48K accounts were reported.
"Globe Signal" and "Stranger Signal" alerts are preventive features that help users recognize the possibility of phishing using foreign mobile numbers and phishing that impersonate their acquaintances, respectively.
KakaoTalk is continuously developing safety tools and making efforts to respond preemptively to protect users from digital crimes.
How many accounts were blocked or reported because a “Globe Signal” warning sign was displayed?
| Period | Blocked | Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Jan - Jun 2024 | 185,848 | 42,919 |
How many accounts were blocked or reported because a "Stranger Signal" warning sign was displayed?
| Period | Blocked | Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Jan - Jun 2024 | 268,957 | 5,767 |