List of 203 Dangerous Apps on iPhone and Android Capable of Stealing Bank Account Details of Users
The 203 phone app has been identified as highly malicious and capable of stealing banking information. Google and Apple have been warned to remove apps from the App Store and also play its torus while IOS and Android users have been told to uninstall them. Most of the apps listed are popular. with some downloaded over a million times by users worldwide
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) have discovered 203 dangerous Android and iOS apps.
The ministry asked Google and Apple to remove the malicious apps from the Play Store and App Store respectively.
DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, who issued the warning, said Android and iOS users should ensure that their devices do not contain any of the infected apps and suggested that they update their phones to make sure they are running the latest version. up-to-date software with the latest security patches.
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The message from the Thai ministry reads:
“The public is urged to keep an eye out for malicious apps. If downloaded, hackers can steal your personal data or take control of your phones.” More warnings
In addition, the Thai ministry noted that:
“Even though the 203 apps have been removed from Play Store and App Store, if they were installed on your phone, they can still cause problems for you and your bank account unless you uninstall them now.” apps are known to steal money from bank accounts, obtain personal data stored on affected mobile devices, and even give attackers full control over victims’ phones and tablets. On CallPassword ManagerYouToon-All Cartoon Effect
For a full list of all 203 apps, click here
No CNC warning yet
The Nigerian Communications Commission Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has yet to issue warnings on some of the issues identified by the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
List of Unapproved Phones in Nigerian Markets Citizens Should Avoid
Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned consumers against patronizing and using devices that have not been approved.
The commission also announced tough penalties against traders selling counterfeit devices to Nigerians.
NCC revealed this in a statement after its team arrested a Yahaya Ado from Gezawa Communications Limited for selling counterfeit Gionee devices.
Source: Legit.ng