The scam operates by sending fake traffic e-Challan messages via WhatsApp, impersonating agencies like Parivahan Sewa or Karnataka Police. These messages urge recipients to pay a traffic violation fine through a URL or an attached APK which is infected with malware After installation, Maorrisbot requests multiple permissions, including access to contacts, phone calls, SMS, and default messaging app status. Image …
Google, to improve the safety of its Chrome browser announced that safety checks on desktops will now run automatically and notify users if passwords saved in Chrome have been compromised. Google also announced that safety checks functionality will automatically revoke permissions like access to user’s location or microphone for websites they have not visited in a long time. Chrome will …
A new cybercrime operation named “SecuriDropper” was found using a method that bypasses the “Restricted Settings” feature in Android devices to install malware and obtain access to Accessibility Services. The method used by cybercriminals is still present in Android 14 and uses session-based installation API for the malicious APK files, which installs them in multiple steps, involving a “base” package …
Hackers are exploiting WhatsApp users in South Asia, particularly in India, by using a fake Android chat app named 'SafeChat' to steal data through malicious payloads delivered via WhatsApp chat. The app's deceptive user interface tricks users into believing its authenticity while extracting crucial information before users realize it is a fake app. Image Source : PIXABAYWhatsApp Cyfirma reported that …
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