Chameleon malware blocks Android fingerprint authentication to steal your PIN
Android malware continues to evolve and gain scary new capabilities, like the Chameleon Banking Trojan that was first detected in early 2023. A new update of the malicious app gives it incredible new powers, like blocking fingerprint authentication so it can your phone’s PIN code or password.
Most Android users should not worry about Chameleon as long as they only download apps from the Google Play store and know how to avoid phishing scams online. Chameleon can only be installed on your device if you download apps from third-party sites.
The latest Chameleon malware can come in the form of a Chrome browser app. The dangerous malware is attached to the app, so you think you’re getting a genuine Google product. The fix is simple here: Search for apps on the Play Store and don't install apps from anywhere else.
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