Presently according to sources Android malware has been targeting over 232 banking apps including SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, Quick Heal Security Labs has detected. Meanwhile according to the IT solution provider, an Android Banking Trojan has been presently focusing on more than 232 banking apps including those offered by Indian banks.
Accordingly the banking malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs on a malicious server, displaying an overlay screen on top of legitimate apps and carrying out other such malicious activities.
To stay safe follow this simple steps. Always avoid downloading apps from
third party app stores or links provided in SMSs or emails. Instead keep
‘Unknown Sources’ disabled. Further verify the app permissions before installing any app even from official stores
such as Google Play which is an important one. Then install a reliable
mobile security app that can detect and block fake and malicious apps before
they can infect your device. Finally keep your device OS and mobile security
app up-to-date.
