Android users beware! ToxicPanda Trojan will wipe out your entire bank account, do this immediately to avoid it

Tech News Desk – More than 95% of the users in India use devices with Android operating system. In such a situation, a new malware named ToxicPanda has emerged, which is becoming a big threat to Android users by targeting their bank accounts. Although Indians are not affected by this yet, it is important to remain alert. As we know that cyber security is an important problem in today’s time. With increasing technology, hackers and scammers are coming up with new options every day so that they can cheat people. Every day we hear about some new scam or malware attack that is targeting people. Today we will talk about ToxicPanda Trojan.

global attack
This Trojan is spreading rapidly globally, which masquerades as a trusted app and can target you. This new malware is spreading globally, putting Android users and their bank accounts at risk. Let us tell you that ToxicPanda Trojan malware is presenting itself in the form of Google Chrome and banking apps. Cybersecurity firm Clefi’s threat intelligence team said ToxicPanda has affected more than 1,500 devices in Europe and Latin America.

How does Trojan work?
Researchers said that ToxicPanda is a finance centric Trojan, which comes from the malware family named TgToxic. This is an advanced malware, which can bypass even standard banking security and harm users. ToxicPanda spreads via site loading, which is when you download an app from somewhere other than Google Play or the Galaxy Store. By using this Trojan, hackers first control the accessibility features of Android and carry out scams by intercepting one-time passwords. The most dangerous thing is that it gives hackers the ability to remotely control your device, so they can rob you from any corner of the world. Let us tell you that the ToxicPanda Trojan can pretend to be a trusted application like Google Chrome or a popular banking app. Hundreds of users have been affected by this trojan so far, including 56.8 percent of users in Italy, 18.7 percent of Portugal, 4.6 percent of Hong Kong, 3.9 percent of Spain and 3.4 percent of Peru.

How to stay safe?
Download apps only from official app stores like Google Play Store or Galaxy Store.
Update phone software regularly as companies release security patches to protect against malware.
Also keep your device’s operating system and apps updated.
Ignore installation prompts when browsing or using any apps outside the official store, as they may contain malware.