- The Malware is known as "Android.banker.A9480". This is very harmful for net banking users.
- It can steal yourl login information, username,passwords,SMS, contact lists mostly of Banking apps.
- As many as 232 Banking apps are effected and not only Banking apps cryptocurrency apps are in the radar and some are affected too.
An Android malware is targeting over 232 banking apps including some Indian Banking 🏦 apps. The report comes from Quick heal that A Android Trojan Malware named "Android.banking.A9480" is designed to steal users data. Similar to other banking malware the "Android.banking.A9480" can steal your login data OTP, password, SMS, contact list and may upload to malicious servers and can create serious problems. Apart from this the malware can sneak on users cryptocurrency apps.
"Android.banker.A9480 malware gets circulated via a fake Flash Player app on third-party stores, Quick Heal said. The Flash Player app is a popular target for cybercriminals due to its prevalence. Once users download the malicious application, they get several prompts to activate administrative rights. The app sends numerous pop-ups to victims until the administrative privileges are activated" - QUick heal's report added.
QUick heal lists the Indian Banking 🏦 apps list which are affected by the Trojan Malware.
Axis mobile, HDFC Bank MobileBanking, SBI Anywhere Personal, HDFC Bank MobileBanking LITE, iMobile by ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank GO Mobile+, Abhay by IDBI Bank Ltd, IDBI Bank GO Mobile, IDBI Bank mPassbook, Baroda mPassbook, Union Bank Mobile Banking, and Union Bank.
What's next be alert and you should take care of this things like -
- We should never install apps outside play store. If we then it's our responsibility to choose a trusted source.
- Always turn off the unknown source app installations button in settings for extra security.
- Make sure you are not giving unusual permission for any third party apps in your smartphone.
- Always focus on which app is trying to turn on unnecessary accessability permission. If you think suspicious then just turn off the switch for the app.
- Use password managers to protect from data stealing. Ex - lastpass. They can provide you extra level of security.
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