Cybereason security researchers are warning of a new mobile banking trojan. It has ability to steal financial apps data, read user’s SMS and hijack two-factor authentication codes.
EventBot(malware name given by Cybereason) the malware is capable of targeting 200+ different financial apps, including banking, money transfer services, and crypto-currency wallets such as Paypal Business, Revolut, Barclays, CapitalOne, HSBC, Santander, TransferWise, and Coinbase.
Cybereason’s researchers warn that EventBot “has real potential to become the next big mobile malware.”
So, if you are Android user, keep your device updated with the latest official security patches, use official sources to download apps and be careful with every permission request.
Cybereason’s researchers warn that EventBot “has real potential to become the next big mobile malware.”
So, if you are Android user, keep your device updated with the latest official security patches, use official sources to download apps and be careful with every permission request.
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