Australians hit by ‘Flubot’ malware that arrives by text message

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New scam spreads to Australia from Europe, targeting thousands of Android users

Thousands of Australians have been hit by a new scam text message known as Flubot, which aims to install malware on their phones.

Flubot is a type of malware targeting Android users, but iPhone users can also receive the messages. It tells the receiver they missed a call or have a new voicemail, providing a fake link to listen.

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Continue reading… Source: The Guardian

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