Maybank warns of malicious SMSSpy campaign targeting Android users in Malaysia


Victims will be told to make payment to unfreeze their accounts and instructed to download the malicious app to complete the payment process. — Photo by Gilles Lambert on Unsplash

PETALING JAYA: Maybank has released an alert urging customers to refer to an advisory by the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCert) about the latest fraud campaign, known as SMSSpy, which is targeting Internet users in the country.

According to MyCert, cybercriminals are using the Android malware to steal victims’ online banking credentials.

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