Upgraded Android Banking Trojan Uses Texts to Trick Users, Steal Financial Info
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Vultur is an advanced Android banking Trojan that can remotely control devices and steal financial information. It has been upgraded with new attack methods like fraudulent text messages.
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The new hybrid attack tricks users into calling a number, then prompts them to download a infected security app containing Vultur. This gives hackers total control.
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Vultur's upgraded features allow hackers to install/delete files, stop apps from running, bypass Android's lock screen, and remotely click, swipe and scroll on the device.
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To protect yourself, avoid sideloading apps, be cautious of permissions, limit unnecessary apps, download from reliable sources, keep devices updated, use antivirus software.
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If hacked, change passwords from another device, monitor accounts for unauthorized activity, use identity theft protection services, contact banks and card companies, restore device to factory settings.