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> Over here, there are regular news articles and warnings from the government as yet more Android users get conned into installing fake banking app APKs that le

> Over here, there are regular news articles and warnings from the government as yet more Android users get conned into installing fake banking app APKs that let attackers steal all their money. It’s always the same news article and the same warning – only Android users affected. Like clockwork, here’s today’s article: > The victims would then contact the “sellers” via the platforms or messaging app WhatsApp. Following this, the “sellers” would send a uniform resource locator (URL) link for the victims to download an Android Package Kit (APK) file, an app created for Android’s operating system. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/android-malware-scam-factory-reset-phone-police-3785801 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/android-malware-sc...

JimDabell 3y ago
Like clockwork, here’s today’s article: > DBS, UOB become latest banks to restrict access if unverified apps are found on customers' phones > They are the latest banks in Singapore to do so – after OCBC and Citibank – amid a spate of malware scams targeting users of Android devices. > DBS said on Tuesday (Sep 26) that its new anti-malware tool for Android phones seeks to prevent scammers from fraudulently logging into customers’ accounts by restricting app access if it detects potential risks. > “For now, it appears (that) scam vulnerability by malware is a major issue and therefore, it is appropriate to strike the balance in favour of protection for now. If this changes over time, then we may be willing to revisit the situation,” he said. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dbs-uob-anti-scam-sideloaded-app-malware-measure-latest-bank-restrict-app-access-3796806 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dbs-uob-anti-scam-...
- JimDabell 3y ago
  Like clockwork, here’s today’s article: > The elderly man, who wanted to be known only as Mr Loh, lost about $70,000 to scammers who siphoned money from his DBS and POSB credit card and bank accounts after infecting his Android phone with malware. > The seller texted Mr Loh on WhatsApp and instructed him through voice messages to download a third-party app called Grab&Go on his phone. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-year-old-man-loses-70k-after-downloading-third-party-app-to-buy-roast-duck https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-year-old-man-loses...

JimDabell 3y ago

Like clockwork, here’s today’s article: > DBS, UOB become latest banks to restrict access if unverified apps are found on customers' phones > They are the latest banks in Singapore to do so – after OCBC and Citibank – amid a spate of malware scams targeting users of Android devices. > DBS said on Tuesday (Sep 26) that its new anti-malware tool for Android phones seeks to prevent scammers from fraudulently logging into customers’ accounts by restricting app access if it detects potential risks. > “For now, it appears (that) scam vulnerability by malware is a major issue and therefore, it is appropriate to strike the balance in favour of protection for now. If this changes over time, then we may be willing to revisit the situation,” he said. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dbs-uob-anti-scam-sideloaded-app-malware-measure-latest-bank-restrict-app-access-3796806 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dbs-uob-anti-scam-...

JimDabell 3y ago
Like clockwork, here’s today’s article: > The elderly man, who wanted to be known only as Mr Loh, lost about $70,000 to scammers who siphoned money from his DBS and POSB credit card and bank accounts after infecting his Android phone with malware. > The seller texted Mr Loh on WhatsApp and instructed him through voice messages to download a third-party app called Grab&Go on his phone. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-year-old-man-loses-70k-after-downloading-third-party-app-to-buy-roast-duck https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/74-year-old-man-loses...