A new Trojan horse malware is trying to steal fiat and crypto assets, the Next Web writes. The malware called “Gustuff” is designed specifically for Android phones, targeting customers of big international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.
https://www.theblockcrypto.com/tiny/cryptocurrency-and-banking-apps-targeted-by-new-android-malware/
Cryptoocurrency apps have been targets, including Coinbase, BitPay, and Bitcoin Wallet. The malware also targets JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America clients, as well as payment systems and messenger services.
Group-IB discovered Gustuff spreads via SMS messages. It provides links to “malicious Android package kit files,” using contact lists to spread from user to user. Group-IB advises users only download apps from Google Play.
Of course anyone who will act dumb deserves to get scammed as this will help them to keep them aware of future scams and keep them safe. Downloading random stuffs from an unknown third party source is always risky and no one should actually do this. These all are just basic common sense.https://www.theblockcrypto.com/tiny/cryptocurrency-and-banking-apps-targeted-by-new-android-malware/
Cryptoocurrency apps have been targets, including Coinbase, BitPay, and Bitcoin Wallet. The malware also targets JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America clients, as well as payment systems and messenger services.
Group-IB discovered Gustuff spreads via SMS messages. It provides links to “malicious Android package kit files,” using contact lists to spread from user to user. Group-IB advises users only download apps from Google Play.
And if you are using online wallets like coinbase, then please stop using those wallets. You are prone to getting scammed/hacked!
