Security News > 2024 > November > New FakeCall Malware Variant Hijacks Android Devices for Fraudulent Banking Calls
2024-11-04 06:13
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of a well-known Android malware family dubbed FakeCall that employs voice phishing (aka vishing) techniques to trick users into parting with their personal information. "FakeCall is an extremely sophisticated Vishing attack that leverages malware to take almost complete control of the mobile device, including the interception of incoming
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