New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls

Updated Android malware can hijack calls you make to your bank
An updated Android trojan called FakeCall hijacks bank calls. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Android phone manufacturers and Google need to step up their game on security.
Android Users—New Malware Hijacks Bank Calls, Reroutes To Attackers
Android users take notice. The new and improved "FakeCall" malware convincingly hijacks bank phone calls and redirects them to attackers.
ToxicPanda Malware Targets Banking Apps on Android Devices
The malware’s propagation seems to rely on social engineering tactics, leading users to side-load the app onto their devices. Once installed, ToxicPanda exploits Android’s accessibility services, gaining elevated permissions that allow it to capture sensitive data and perform unauthorized actions.
Android trojan 'ToxicPanda' can drain bank account
Multiple Android devices have been infected by a new trojan dubbed “ToxicPanda”. It targets bank accounts but adopts new ways to infect.
Android malware "FakeCall" now reroutes bank calls to attackers
A new version of the FakeCall malware for Android hijacks outgoing calls from a user to their bank, redirecting them to the attacker's phone number instead.
This nasty Android trojan is hijacking calls to your bank and sending them to hackers — how to stay safe
With full control of an Android phone’s call handler, the hackers behind this campaign are able to hijack both incoming and outgoing calls. To make this appear more legitimate, a fake call interface that copies the real Android dialer is used which displays the names and info of a victim’s most frequent contacts.
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
FakeCall is a sophisticated Android malware that is now capable of taking control of your phone and rerouting calls to fraudulent numbers.
This powerful Android trojan can compromise your bank account
This is a nasty trojan with highly specialized code. It’s an evolution of an older malware family called TgToxic, but this version has a laser-like focus on financial fraud. Tox
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Android Trojan that intercepts voice calls to banks just got more stealthy
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