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New Android malware forwards incoming messages to hacker

Android.Pincer.2.origin is the second form of the original Android Pincer malware. Malware is distributed as security certificates that the user must install. Trojan can send text messages and forwards them to hackers. Trojan is of particular interest because it allows attackers to indicate the number from which the Trojan needs to intercept messages. This feature enables criminals to use the Trojan for targeted attacks and steal specific messages. Using this malware attackers can easily get two factor authentication code of your Email or bank accounts.

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2013/05/android-malware-that-sends-incoming.html

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