Hackers Drain Bank Accounts in New Global Attack on Apple and Google Android Devices: Report

Hackers are reportedly draining bank accounts and stealing smartphone users’ credentials using a new and highly effective technique.

Cybersecurity researchers say criminals are now sending text messages that appear to be from banks and delivery services – with malicious PDF files attached, reports Samsung Magazine.

The PDFs either contain links that exploit security flaws and install malware or links that send users directly to fake bank websites, enticing people users to enter their login details.

Victims across the US, Germany, and the UK have already suffered financial losses after opening the fraudulent PDFs.

Researchers say people tend to trust PDFs more than links, and the method increases the chances of users falling for the scam.

Although SMS phishing and email-based PDF attacks have existed for years, the tactic of sending malicious PDFs directly via SMS texts is a new twist.

To stay safe, security experts recommend both Apple and Android users avoid opening PDFs from unknown senders, verify messages with official sources, keep smartphones updated and use antivirus software to prevent malware infections.

 

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