Security News > 2021 > April > Flubot Spyware Spreading Through Android Devices

Roid mobile phone users across the U.K. and Europe are being targeted by text messages containing a particularly nasty piece of spyware called "Flubot," according to the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre.

The malware is delivered to targets through SMS texts and prompts them to install a "Missed package delivery" app.

The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre has issued security guidance about how to identify and remove FluBot malware, while network providers including Three and Vodafone have also issued warnings to users over the text message attacks.

Most of the phishing texts are branded to look like they are being sent from DHL, the NCSC said, but warned, "The scam could change to abuse other company brands."

Telecom carriers Vodafone UK, Three UK and EE have all confirmed the scam is traversing their networks, which collectively have more than 58 million subscribers across the country.

Anyone who receives what they believe to be a scam text is advised not to click on any links and forward the text to "7726" a "Free spam-reporting line" established to combat fraud in the U.K. Finally, delete the message and block the sender.

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