Key Points
The malware tricks users into downloading fraudulent apps that impersonate banks, leading to theft of sensitive information...
Microsoft has issued a warning to WhatsApp users in India about the growing threat of mobile banking trojan campaigns..
According to Microsoft, attackers are using social engineering tactics, impersonating legitimate organizations such as banks, government agencies, and utilities, to trick users into downloading malicious apps onto their Android devices..
Users receive a WhatsApp message urging them to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) information using a provided APK file.Your [redacted] BANK Account will be Blocked Today please update your PANCARD immediately open [redacted]-Bank.apk for update your PANCARD..
Install apps only from official app stores like Google Play Store and Apple App Store Avoid clicking on unknown links from untrusted sources, including ads, SMS messages, and emails Utilize mobile security solutions like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Android to detect malicious applications Disable the "Install unknown apps" feature on Android devices to prevent app installations from unknown sources ..
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