'One install, and the phone is no longer yours' — NordVPN warns of fake Ryanair, Emirates, Qatar Airways apps used to spread malware

Person using a phone, holding their credit card and looking puzzled over whether something might be a scam.

• NordVPN found a malware campaign impersonating 65 brands
• It tricks victims into clicking on messages requesting urgent action
• If you use an Android phone, it’s worth checking your apps

Summer is still in full swing with many people out enjoying their holidays. Unfortunately, cybercriminals never stop trying to steal money by tricking people into believing they are on trustworthy websites or using legitimate apps — especially when our attention is more likely to wander.