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Hirudo Android Trojan Replaces Banking Apps to Steal Credentials
Original: # Hirudo # Android # Trojan Replaces Banking Apps to Steal Credentials https:// securityaffairs.com/200970/mal ware/hiru
Security researchers have flagged a new Android banking trojan dubbed Hirudo, which replaces legitimate banking apps on infected devices to capture users' login credentials. By posing as the real application, the malware can harvest usernames, passwords and potentially one-time codes from victims. Cybersecurity commentators are warning Android users to install apps only from trusted sources and to keep devices updated.
Why now: Fresh reporting on a new banking trojan targeting Android users is raising alarm among cybersecurity communities.
Evidence
- # Hirudo # Android # Trojan Replaces Banking Apps to Steal Credentials https:// securityaffairs.com/200970/mal ware/hirudo-android-trojan-replaces-banking-apps-to-steal-credentials.html # securityaffairs # hacking # malware · securityaffairs@infosec.exchange · 2
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