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Klopatra malware has infected around 3,000 devices by mimicking a free VPN app to steal banking credentials and build a botnet, cybersecurity firm Cleafy said.
- Cybersecurity firm Cleafy issued a report saying Klopatra poses as the free VPN Mobdro Pro IP + VPN, leveraging the Mobdro brand to trick users into installing malware.
- Kaspersky researchers in the past year warned of rising malware apps posing as free VPNs, including MaskVPN, PaladinVPN, ShineVPN, ShieldVPN, DewVPN and ProxyGate.
- A fake installation wizard guides users through steps that hand over total control using accessibility services, while Cleafy says the group probably based in Turkey is refining its tactics.
- Victims face drained banking apps as Klopatra abuses accessibility services, and Cleafy believes it has roped around 3,000 devices mainly in Italy and Spain.
- App stores may be slow to remove implicated apps, so users should vet free VPN apps before downloading and, if unsure, choose Proton VPN or hide.me.
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