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A new strain of malicious software affecting Android devices is capable of phishing credentials and automating bank transactions for more than 100 banks and 32 virtual currency apps, according to new research from security firm Group-IB. The malware, dubbed Gustuff, is aimed at top international banks including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, Capital One, and others, researchers found. It also is designed to steal from cryptocurrency apps like Bitcoin Wallet and Coinbase, and can phish usernames and passwords from PayPal, Western Union, Walmart, eBay and WhatsApp, according to researchers at Group-IB. The hacking tool infects victims with a text message, tricking them to provide access to the Android Accessibility function. That service enables Android phones to take action by default, such as increasing the size of an icon or reading text out loud. Once inside, Gustuff is then able to siphon funds from payment software called Automatic Transfer Service. Gustuff has been available on […]

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