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Android users lose $2.4m to malware scams that use Facebook and TikTok ads as bait

Android users lose .4m to malware scams that use Facebook and TikTok ads as bait

Android users who leave their contact details on Facebook or TikTok ads are being targeted by scammers who trick them into downloading malware. After victims make a deposit, they are duped into installing the app, which permits remote access to sensitive data on their device. The scams have resulted in at least 128 victims losing a total of $2.4 million since February.

Source: www.straitstimes.com –

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