Aug 26, 08:40 PM

Google Removes 77 Malicious Android Apps With 19 Million Downloads Targeting 831 Banks Including HSBC Outages

Google has removed 77 malicious Android applications from its Play Store after cybersecurity researchers identified them as containing a banking Trojan malware known as Hook v3. These apps collectively amassed over 19 million downloads and targeted 831 banks worldwide. The malware features 107 commands, including several previously unseen, enabling sophisticated banking information theft. The discovery was made by cybersecurity firm Zimperium. Following the malware outbreak, some banking services, including HSBC and First Direct, experienced outages preventing customers from accessing their accounts. Users are advised to check if they have downloaded any of the infected apps and to remove them promptly.

#Google #Android #Play Store #Trojan #Hook v3 #Zimperium #HSBC #First Direct

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Nicolas Krassas@Dinosn
7 months ago
77 malicious apps removed from Google Play Store https://t.co/Gq3d1krpGL
Dr Dave Cartland BMedSc MBChB Ex-MRCGP@CartlandDavid
7 months ago
HSBC and First Direct banking apps down as customers unable to access accounts - Mirror Online https://t.co/Q4IJDreXS8
Clubic@Clubic
7 months ago
Les chercheurs en cybersécurité de Zimperium indiquent avoir découvert Hook v3, nouvelle version d'un malware Android spécialisé dans le vol bancaire. Avec 107 commandes, dont des dizaines inédites, le cheval de Troie s'annonce assez redoutable. https://t.co/CFn6pB3cbb

Google Removes 77 Malicious Android Apps With 19 Million Downloads Targeting 831 Banks Including HSBC Outages

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