According to BlockBeats, SlowMist issued a security alert that the Android banking Trojan Crocodilus attacked cryptocurrency users and banking apps around the world after an upgrade. The main threats include spreading through fake browser updates in Facebook ads, stealing login credentials using overlay attacks, extracting crypto wallet mnemonic phrases and private keys, and injecting fake banking support numbers into contact lists. Malware-as-a-Service is available for lease and costs $100-$300 per attack. Remind users to avoid unknown app updates and ad links.
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According to BlockBeats, SlowMist issued a security alert that the Android banking Trojan Crocodilus attacked cryptocurrency users and banking apps around the world after an upgrade. The main threats include spreading through fake browser updates in Facebook ads, stealing login credentials using overlay attacks, extracting crypto wallet mnemonic phrases and private keys, and injecting fake banking support numbers into contact lists. Malware-as-a-Service is available for lease and costs $100-$300 per attack. Remind users to avoid unknown app updates and ad links.