Security News > 2021 > April > Password-stealing spyware targets Android users in the UK
A new malicious piece of spyware is targeting Android users in the U.K. in an attempt to snag their passwords and other private information.
Affecting Android phones and devices across the U.K., FluBot is triggered after a user receives a text message asking them to install a tracking app in response to a "Missed delivery package." Clicking on the link in the text directs the victim to a scam website that launches the spyware.
FluBot has been hitting Android devices, including ones made by Huawei and Samsung, in which users are asked to download the app.
If you've already downloaded FluBot, you'll need to clean your device and check any affected accounts, according to the NCSC. First, don't log into any accounts or enter a password anywhere until you've cleaned your device.
This process varies by device and vendor, but Android users can follow the steps in this Google help page.
For Android users, make sure that Google Play Protect is enabled on your device before you install any apps.