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The National Cyber Defense Institute (NBSZ NKI) of the National Security Service has issued extraordinary information about the FluBot malware spread by spam, apparently from parcel service providers.
The Hungarian Banking Association also issued a warning on Thursday about phishing sms. Fraud attempts in various countries can also put bank accounts at risk. By clicking on the link embedded in the message for private and business phones, the recipient could track the arrival of the alleged package using the app. However, after installation it is harmful, so called. A Trojan-like application is activated that allows scammers to access confidential data stored on their phones, including financial and banking information.
Based on NBI NKI research, it was established that the FluBot malware constantly monitors the applications running on the devices for the devices affected by the infection. If the program detects the launch of an application related to finance or cryptocurrencies, it “hides” the original application (with the so-called overlay technique) and, in addition to the original application, opens a phishing interface similar to the original, capable of user (username, password).) for data extraction and transmission, the NBSZ said.
To date, the malware targets users of the following applications:
- MKB mobile app
- Mobilbank K&H
- Budapest Bank Mobill App
- OTP SmartBank
- UniCredit mobile app
- George Hungary
- Encryption exchanges,
- online Kriptotárcák: Blockchain Wallet, Coinbase – Buy and sell Bitcoin Crypto Wallet, Binance – Buy and sell Bitcoin safely, Blockchain Wallet
The NBSZ NKI recommends that you follow all steps related to FluBot infections in the following order:
- Download and install FluBot Malware Uninstall from the Google Play Store.
- Stop the mobile data and Wi-Fi connection of the infected device.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Follow the instructions to remove the malware.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to cancel the default startup selection.
- Uninstall an application called FluBot Malware Uninstall.
If the infection cannot be removed with an application called FluBot Malware Uninstall, it is recommended that:
- backup the data stored on your device (such as photos, contacts, etc.), and then
- reset the device to factory settings.
The NBSZ NKI staff tested the operation of the application called FluBot Malware Uninstall on the following versions:
- Android 8.1;
- Android 9.0;
- Android 10.1;
- Android 11.0.
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