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Fake streaming apps spread Mirax Android banking trojan to steal bank accounts

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Attackers are distributing the Mirax banking trojan through fake streaming app lures. Once installed, it lets operators remotely control devices and initiate fraudulent transfers. Group-IB, which published its investigation on November 5, estimates losses in the millions of dollars, though confirmed cases cover only part of the campaign.

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  1. Be wary of streaming apps, especially ones not obtained from official sources, as these are the lures being used to spread Mirax.

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  1. Fri 6 NovemberHackers Use Fake Streaming Apps to Spread Mirax Android Malware and Steal Bank AccountsGBHackers

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