MHA Issues Advisory on Malicious Android Apps Used to Steal Money, Take Control of Phones
Fraudsters use porn-themed Android apps to steal permissions, install malware and drain bank accounts, the unit said.
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Watch out: These fake porn apps are sneaking onto Android phones to steal money
The Ministry of Home Affairs's Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warns Android users about malicious apps disguised as porn apps, promoted on Facebook and Instagram, and urges them to follow basic digital safety practices.
Fake porn apps target Facebook, Instagram users; malware can hijack phones, steal money
The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) has warned about a rise in financial fraud linked to malicious Android applications masquerading as pornography apps. Apps circulated through Facebook and Instagram ads can trick users into downloading APK files from suspicious websites.
A new threat of cyber fraud has emerged in the name of porn apps. MHA-I4C has issued advisory regarding the malware app that downloads APKs from Facebook-Instagram Ads. Read the full story.
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