How to Avoid FluBot Malware on Your Android – Guide
Can we agree that malicious scams and hacks are bad and we shouldn’t do them anymore? If not, can we at least agree that they’re not the best way to spend our time? Because, unfortunately, your Android phone is being attacked by another malware scam and uses another nefarious tactic to do so. Here’s what you need to know about FluBot, and how to keep your data safe. ..
A Brief History of FluBot
FluBot is a new malware threat that is re-emerging. It first appeared in early 2021, originating in Spain and passing through the UK and the rest of Europe. It infects victims’ smartphones, starting with an SMS that poses as an official alert from a delivery company, warning the victim that a package is coming and encouraging them to tap a URL to track it. ..
The user is prompted to download a tracking app for the package, which turns out to be malware. The goal of the app was to steal financial login information so hackers could steal your bank accounts. How considerate.
FluBot has new tricks up your sleeve
FluBot is a scam that uses computer viruses to trick people into downloading a malware program. As a result, the virus can take over the user’s computer and make it difficult to use. This makes it difficult for the government to track down the hackers who created FluBot and stop them from spreading the virus further.
FluBot hackers must evolve just as Inception team drew attention to the nature of the dream. Hackers are bringing the eyes of the world to FluBot. Now, when you tap the link in their malicious text messages, they pop-up telling people that their phones are infected with FluBot. The only way to remove FluBot is to download an “Android security update”. (The “Android Security Update” is, unsurprisingly, infected with FluBot.)
How to prevent FluBot from infecting your smartphone
Second, be sure to use a firewall to protect your computer from cyber threats. This means setting up a rule that allows only traffic from authorized sources, like your family’s home computer or your work computer. You can also add exceptions for specific websites or apps, like social media sites that you trust. Finally, be sure to regularly check your email and other online accounts for spam and viruses.
To prevent apps from sneaking into your Android device, you can set up Special Access in Settings to have only the approved apps installed. If any app says “Allowed,” change it to “Not Allowed.”
If you’ve tapped the text message link but haven’t downloaded any apps, the good news is that there doesn’t seem to be any risk right now. From what we understand, FluBot is only effective when you actually download the app linked to the link in the pop-up; the link in the SMS just takes you to the pop-up, so this process alone should not infect your phone with malware. Still, CERT NZ recommends that you change your passwords if you tapped that SMS link, just for safety. ..
If you downloaded the FluBot app from a pop-up, please be careful. Reset your phone to completely remove any traces of the app and restore it from a backup. Then change all passwords for your connected accounts. You should also contact your bank to verify that there has been no suspicious activity on your account. And never click or touch unexpected links again.
Final note
Android users should be aware of the FluBot malware, which is a type of malware that can infect devices with Android OS. This malware can steal personal information and can also spread through infected devices. Android users should take steps to protect themselves from this type of malware, including using a security app and keeping devices updated. ..
