Australians are hit by a virus that arrives with text messages on the phone

Australians are hit by a virus that arrives with text messages on the phone

Thousands of Australians have been hit by a new fraud message known as Flubot, which aims to install “a virus” on their phones. According to foreign media, Telegrafi traces, Flubot is a type of “virus” targeting Android users, but iPhone users can also receive such messages. He shows [...]

Thousands of Australians have been hit by a new fraud message known as Flubot, which aims to install “a virus” on their phones.

According to foreign media, Telegrafi is featured, Flubot is a type of <x0virus” targeting Android users, but iPhone users can also receive such messages.

He tells the recipients that they have lost a phone call or have a new voice mail, providing a false listening link.

Thus, as stated further, the link will lead people to a website that looks like an official brand.

The site tells users to install software on the phone to listen to the message.

If user agrees, then install “virus” and if given permission to the app, then the attackers will have access to credit card details, personal information, the ability to tap SMS messages, open browser pages and grab other information kept on the phone.

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