9th March 2016 By Ian Barker
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Researchers at security company ESET have uncovered a new strain of Android malware that can steal the login credentials of mobile banking users.
Named Android/Spy.Agent.SI, the malware presents victims with a fake version of the login screen of their banking application and locks the screen until they enter their username and password.
Using the stolen credentials, thieves can then log in to the victim's account remotely and transfer money out. They can also use the malware to send them all of the SMS text messages received by the infected device, and remove them.
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Android Trojan targets customers of major banks and can bypass 2FA
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Good article Jasper! That's one reason that I don't do banking on my Android. It's just not secure!
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AH, but I do my bacnking on my WIndows devices and feel extremely secure...;)
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