New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls

Updated Android malware can hijack calls you make to your bank
An updated Android trojan called FakeCall hijacks bank calls. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Android phone manufacturers and Google need to step up their game on security.
Android malware "FakeCall" now reroutes bank calls to attackers
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.
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
FakeCall is a sophisticated Android malware that is now capable of taking control of your phone and rerouting calls to fraudulent numbers.
Android Users—New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls, Reroutes To Attackers
Android users take notice. The new and improved "FakeCall" malware convincingly hijacks bank phone calls and redirects them to attackers.
'Vishing' attacks are using scam phone calls to trick users
Vishing' attacks are using scam phone calls to trick users Malware by the name of FakeCall is currently wreaking havoc by manipulating incoming calls on smartphones, facilitating so-called 'vishing' phone scams that seek to trick people into divulging personal information.
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Over 1,500 Android devices have been infected by a new strain of Android banking malware called ToxicPanda that allows threat actors to conduct fraudulent banking transactions. "ToxicPanda's main goal is to initiate money transfers from compromised devices via account takeover (ATO) using a well-known technique called on-device fraud ( ODF ),
New Android Malware Silently Hijacks Your Bank Calls & Feeds Conversations to Hackers
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FakeCall Malware Poses New Threat: Android Users Warned of Vishing Attacks
An Android malware known as ‘ FakeCall ’ is targeting users by redirecting their bank calls to cybercriminals, potentially exposing sensitive financial data. Initially identified by Kaspersky in 2022,
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