Attention! New malware looks like security updates
Security updates are a very important part of all operating systems, including Android. Now, however, this somewhat banal installation can become a nightmare for a less experienced user. How is it possible?
FluBot malware now spreads via SMS
The new report states that FluBot malware has now started to spread to Android phones over the ordinary text messagesthat you inform about the delivery of the package or photo. After clicking on the link that is hidden in this SMS message you will be prompted to install a new security update to protect you through FluBot malware. What an irony, right? Hackers try to hide their malware under a security update that has you under FluBot, which you download to your phone just by installing this update.
It will be clear to most people that updates do not work this way and do not want you to allow installation from unknown sources at all. If you received this SMS message and clicked on the link, there is no danger to you, but Cert NZ recommends that you change your passwords and contact your bank in this case as well. If you somehow managed to install the malware, change your passwords immediately (first from your banking) and reset your phone to factory settings.
