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| The banking trojan Ginp prompts its victims to disclose their bank statements |
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new version of Ginp Banking Trojan, which was originally discovered by business analysts in 2019, and the new version reformulated by Ginp may have unconventional features. Take. The main functions of Trojan Bank for Android are to intercept and send SMS and install in the application window.
This news was released under the guise of well-known banking institutions and informed users of the possibility of inappropriate things, for example denying access to the account and allowing users to prevent these events. Have users open applications so that there is a Trojan in the application. Until the malicious applications window is installed in the program window. The original user asks the user for his credentials to enter the current account or credit card, and then does not transfer the user’s payment details to cyber criminals from a site they don't know.
Kaspersky Security Expert (Alexander Ermin) noted that despite its simplicity, Trojan Ginp had a devastating effect due to its rapid development and new opportunities. He said that sexual skills are a problem. : It can be said that it may also happen in other countries. Therefore, Android users need to be prepared to face their dangers and other digital threats. "
Kaspersky experts recommend the following measures to reduce the risk of acquiring Ginn or other banking Trojans:
- Make sure you don't download the app from the official Google Play Store.
- Please note the application's authorization request, as the app does not need permission to access SMS and should not.
- Ensure that anti-virus solutions are installed on your phone, such as: B. Kaspersky Antivirus & Security for Android.