cognitive cybersecurity intelligence

News and Analysis

Search

SpyLend Android malware found on Google Play enabled financial cyber crime and extortion

Cybersecurity researchers at Cyfirma found an Android malware called SpyLend on the Google Play store. The malware, advertised as a financial tool app called Finance Simplified, offers easy loan promises and then accesses sensitive user information. The malware particularly targets Indian users and has been downloaded 100,000 times. Culprits use stolen data for blackmail and extortion, including photos.

Source: securityaffairs.com –

Subscribe to newsletter

Subscribe to HEAL Security Dispatch for the latest healthcare cybersecurity news and analysis.

More Posts