Posted on 06/29/2016 10:38:17 PM PDT by Utilizer
Hackers are stealing credit card information in Europe with malware that can spoof the user interfaces of Uber, WhatsApp and Google Play.
The malware, which has struck Android users in Denmark, Italy and Germany, has been spreading through a phishing campaign over SMS (short message service), security vendor FireEye said on Tuesday.
Once downloaded, the malware will create fake user interfaces on the phone as an “overlay” on top of real apps. These interfaces ask for credit card information and then send the entered data to the hacker.
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No, Seriously, this is a problem!
A problem if you aee stupid enough to download anything from any source that is NOT Google Play and you have turned off that security setting!! Duh!
Aaaannnddd... how many people, on one hand, can you count (looking at your average user) that have not done this at one time or another?
There is a reason why I can make a living as a Tech Support go-to source.
Because people STILL do not understand basic security precautions.
Thank you
You are most welmome, My dear friend. Glad to be of help for you in this matter. Well, and in any others as well, but this is posted for more than just you to appreciate. :)
Cheers!
Most welcome. :) Hope it helps.
Cheers!
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