Gen Research claims malicious apps in larger app stores are increasing
New Bankrojans, Predator Loans and the like has been viewed
Official app stores are still a safer effort than third party
App stores are becoming an ever -increasing security concern as more and more malicious apps are discovered in stores owned by larger brands, experts have warned.
A new report from cybersecurity researchers GEN claims that the observed new mobile bankers (phone applications designed to steal bank details) launched in the fourth quarter of 2024, and often disguised as Visa apps, dating apps or chrome browsers. Gen added that the well-known Bankbot banker compromised 236% more units compared to the previous quarter.
