A string of Android app hijackings has been reported, with victims losing thousands of dollars. Scammers are targeting users of finance apps, with reports that some have lost up to $8,000. The attackers manage to access banking and finance apps via a vulnerability in the Google sign-in protocol used by many Android apps.
Experts have urged Android users to secure their phones and to use two-factor authentication on all finance and banking apps. They have also advised users to be cautious when downloading new apps and to check the app’s reviews and ratings. Users who have been hacked have been advised to contact their bank or finance provider immediately, and to report the incident to the police.
Here is the list of the top 25 known Android Malware Apps of 2023 according to Malwarefox:
Harly Trojan
Fare Gamehub and Box
Hope Camera-Picture Record
Same Launcher and Live Wallpaper
Amazing Wallpaper
Cool Emoji Editor and Sticker
Joker Spyware
Simple Note Scanner
Universal PDF Scanner
Private Messenger
Premium SMS
Blood Pressure Checker
Cool Keyboard
Paint Art
Color Message
Autolycos Malware
Vlog Star Video Editor
Creative 3D Launcher
Wow Beauty Camera
Gif Emoji Keyboard
Instant Heart Rate Anytime
Delicate Messenger
You can read the full release from Malwarefox.com.
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