![]() They are even known to intercept SMS and even transfer funds without the user's permission. The apps are known to create fake overlays of banking apps installed on the phone and record keyboard strokes to know the user ID and password. So far, Fox IT cyber experts have detected two such apps-Kylhavy Mobile Security and Mister Phone Cleaner- with around 10,000 and 50,000 installations, respectively in multiple countries- Austria, Australia, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the US.īad apps detected on Google Play Store. ![]() But once the app gets installed on a smartphone, the latter will convince the user to install an update for the app and in that process, illegally download deadly banking Sharkbot malware. To avoid suspicion, criminals make sure the app doesn't have any sign of malicious code. However, bad actors too have turned more active than ever before and are bringing devious malware to prey on unsuspecting naive smartphone users to steal their hard-earned money.Ĭyber researchers at Fox IT have uncovered fake anti-virus and storage cleaner apps on Google Play Store. Even roadside chat centres have QR-code boards to accept money. ![]() But, with the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in early 2020, the process has fast-tracked to wider regions across the world. Over the years, there has been a steady increase in smartphone usage to avail services such as hail cabs, order food, and also transfer money online to friends, family, and business merchants.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |