Android users take notice. The new and improved "FakeCall" malware convincingly hijacks bank phone calls and redirects them to attackers.

The malware’s propagation seems to rely on social engineering tactics, leading users to side-load the app onto their devices. Once installed, ToxicPanda exploits Android’s accessibility services, gaining elevated permissions that allow it to capture sensitive data and perform unauthorized actions.

FakeCall malware campaign resurfaces with enhanced vishing tactics, posing as bank employees. Attack employs various phishing techniques like smishing and quishing, redirecting calls to a fake call center run by hackers.

First identified in 2022, FakeCall is a malicious piece of software that was developed to hijack bank accounts. It does this by intercepting calls made to

A new version of the FakeCall malware for Android hijacks outgoing calls from a user to their bank, redirecting them to the attacker's phone number instead.

FakeCall is a sophisticated Android malware that is now capable of taking control of your phone and rerouting calls to fraudulent numbers.