Hackers create fake banking apps to steal financial data from Indian users

Researchers have uncovered an ongoing information-stealing campaign targeting customers of Indian banks with mobile malware. The cybercriminals behind the campaign trick users into installing fraudulent banking apps on their devices by impersonating legitimate organizations, such as financial institutions, government services, and utilities. Once installed, these apps exfiltrate various types of sensitive data from users, including

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