According to MegaFon experts, the number of attacks using banking Trojans in 2024 increased by 3.5 times compared to last year. These programs, disguised as legitimate software, not only steal personal data but can also lead to loss of money. The share of banking Trojans among all mobile device infectors has increased to 20% from 5-7% last year, and this figure is expected to continue to rise.
These types of viruses spread through a variety of channels, from downloading APK files to fake app stores to messaging via instant messengers, email and SMS. Experts have blocked more than 3.5 million suspicious messages containing phishing or viruses since the beginning of 2024. Malicious links can also be found in advertising banners or push notifications, making them difficult for users to detect.
Every day, experts find hundreds of new fake domain names created to steal data. More than 135 thousand such sites have been detected since the beginning of the year. Viruses can request access to SMS, calls and contacts; This allows attackers to intercept important messages, including authorization codes. To protect yourself, it is recommended that you do not open suspicious links, do not allow access to personal data or untrustworthy applications, and use antivirus programs regularly.
Source: Ferra
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