Zak Doffman has covered security, surveillance and privacy on Forbes since 2018, focusing on the latest updates from the world’s largest tech companies, staying safe on smartphones and social media, and the dangers of AI.
A stark new warning has just been issued, as a “a global threat exploiting social engineering” tricks its way onto more than 8 million phones. Beware, if you fall victim it could prove devastatingly expensive. These new attacks “lead to extortion, harassment, and financial loss.”mobile research team has reported “a significant global increase” in these “predatory loan apps.
As McAfee explains, “SpyLoan apps are intrusive financial applications that lure users with promises of quick and flexible loans, often featuring low rates and minimal requirements.”, these too good to be true promises are exactly that—too good to be true. They also create a sense of urgency with time-limited offers designed to prey on the most vulnerable. Don’t take the bait.
But that will be too late for those falling victim. And so you should simply avoid installing any such apps based on these marketing promises. Not unless you can absolutely vouch for the integrity of the firm and that the app is genuine and not a faked copy of the brand., since early 2023 “researchers have observed an alarming growth of deceptive Android loan apps, which present themselves as legitimate personal loan services, promising quick and easy access to funds.
Google has issued guidance for Android users to check whether their devices might be compromised; here are the device “symptoms you can check for:Anti-virus software you use no longer works or runsA significant, unexpected decrease in storage space on your devicePop-up ads and new tabs that won't go awayYour browsing seems out of your control, and redirects to unfamiliar pages or adsYour contacts have received emails or social media messages from you, but you didn’t send the emails or...
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