Security News > 2020 > June > FBI warns about cybercriminals exploiting mobile banking apps
As a result, the FBI said it expects cybercriminals to target banking customers with fake banking apps and app-based banking trojans.
Phony bank apps spoof the actual apps of major banks to trick users into entering their account credentials.
You should obtain banking apps and other smartphone programs only from official app stores or from bank websites.
"By now all of the major banks offer robust mobile banking apps with security and fraud review teams, and many of the smaller community and regional banks have followed suit," said Inkscreen founder Josh Bohls.
"Generally speaking, the mobile banking apps are safer than their companion websites, and the rule of thumb is to never click a link from an email or text message related to your bank accounts but instead go directly to the bank's app or website and check there for a message or alert."