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'Octo2' Trojan Malware Poses as VPN, Chrome Apps to Steal Funds
A new malware variant spreads across Android devices, infecting victims and targeting bank accounts by posing as NordVPN or Google Chrome.
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New Octo2 Malware Variant Threatens Mobile Banking Security
A new, advanced variant of the Octo malware family, dubbed “Octo2,” has been uncovered, posing a heightened risk to mobile ...
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Octo2 Malware Masquerades as Popular Apps
A new version of the Octo Android malware is spreading across Europe, posing as legitimate apps such as NordVPN and Google ...
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Android users warned to delete app mimicking Google Chrome
Experts warn Android users of a dangerous app mimicking Google Chrome that can access sensitive bank information.
Octo2 banking trojan is taking over Android phones and stealing cash — how to stay safe
Octo2 is downloaded by these rogue Android apps by convincing users that they need to install a “necessary plugin”. If an ...
New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome
A new version of the Octo Android malware, named "Octo2," has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, ...
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New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities
New Android banking Trojan Octo2 targets European countries with advanced device takeover and fraud capabilities.
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'Octo2' Trojan Malware Poses as VPN, Chrome Apps to Steal Funds
Octo2 originated from "Exobot" malware, which dates back to at least 2016. In the past five years, different versions of Exobot have been released. In 2022, ThreatFabric found that Octo evolved ...