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Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:05:22 GMT

Action Fraud have announced this today

"Android Malware pretends to be Whatsapp, Uber, and Facebook"

The Android malware is spread via text message which says “We could not deliver your order. Please check your shipping information here hxxp://bit[.]ly/1ZfcNeV”.

Once users click on the link, the malware is installed. It then silently waits in the background for users to open the official app and then overlays a fake interface over the top. Victims are then tricked into revealing their banking information.

http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/android-malware-pretends-to-be-whatsapp-uber-and-facebook-jun16

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

viridis — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:09:11 GMT

Scary stuff and obviously the best prevention is vigilance when opening messages.

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

jonsie — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:03:08 GMT

I never open anything unless it's from a trusted contact. This is the world we now live in I'm afraid.

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:17:01 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I never open anything unless it's from a trusted contact. This is the world we now live in I'm afraid.

True.... but sadly many still would open it (or click on the link)...:smileysad:

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:37:10 GMT

I knew it wouldn't be long before android became as easy as windows to infiltrate x

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:38:30 GMT

Lol don't know how to disable an accidental spoiler x

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

MI5 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:47:26 GMT

You can infiltrate Fort Knox if the front end is controlled by a numpty.

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:31 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
You can infiltrate Fort Knox if the front end is controlled by a numpty.

True x

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Martin-O2 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:15:28 GMT

Thanks for sharing @Cleoriff. The more people that hear about these things the less likely they are to succeed so it's good to get the information out there.

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:17:39 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
You can infiltrate Fort Knox if the front end is controlled by a numpty.

I have said this before...NOT EVERYONE has your level of 'knowledge'....

As the article was issued by Action Fraud I thought it relevant to post....

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

MI5 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:18:08 GMT

I wasn't talking to you

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:22:14 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
I wasn't talking to you

Pffttttt...I will away and look at something that arrived today. I am hoping there is no malware on it

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

MI5 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:23:13 GMT

Only a spy camera

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:32:05 GMT

More feet pictures ? x

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

MI5 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:35:51 GMT

Naughty

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:41:09 GMT

@Cairdeas wrote:
More feet pictures ? x

Nope...looks like a GOLD Note 4 to me....

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:12:27 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Naughty

Moi!? x

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cairdeas — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:14:43 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
@Cairdeas wrote:
More feet pictures ? x
Nope...looks like a GOLD Note 4 to me....

Very nice Den enjoy! X

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

jonsie — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 02:26:54 GMT

You have so many phones now @Cleoriff.....

Re: Action Fraud: Android malware

Cleoriff — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:20:37 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
You have so many phones now @Cleoriff.....

Well I have two. Doubt I will be selling the Note 3 if honest. ....