'One install, and the phone is no longer yours' — NordVPN warns of fake Ryanair, Emirates, Qatar Airways…
- NordVPN found a malware campaign impersonating 65 brands
- It tricks victims into clicking on messages requesting urgent action
- If you use an Android phone, it’s worth checking your apps
Summer is still in full swing with many people out enjoying their holidays. Unfortunately, cybercriminals never stop trying to steal money by tricking people into believing they are on trustworthy websites or using legitimate apps — especially when our attention is more likely to wander.
That’s what NordVPN, the pinnacle of the best VPNs, recently investigated, issuing an alert urging caution over a widespread and sophisticated malware campaign targeting Android users through highly convincing phishing schemes.
The malware is posing as over 65 well-known brands, including Ryanair, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, as well as tax authorities, registry offices, and social security systems that lure you into downloading their apps.
The dangerous trojan tracks your messages and logins, spies on...
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