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Thread #168553   Message #4105328
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
08-May-21 - 05:51 PM
Thread Name: Tech: Online security issues
Subject: RE: Tech: Online security issues
Watch out! Android Flubot spyware is spreading fast

On its website, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns about the spyware that is installed after a victim receives a text message that asks them to install a tracking app, because of a missed package delivery. The tracking app is in fact spyware that steals passwords and other sensitive data. It will also access contact details and send out additional text messages in order to further the spread of the spyware.

What is Smishing? The 101 guide

Smishing is a combination of the words “phishing” and “SMS”, to indicate phishing sent across your mobile network in the form of a text. It’s often thought of as the latest scam on the block, but it’s been popular for a few years now. The Pandemic combined with a rise in home deliveries has only increased its popularity still further.