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Neil Shaw

Warning to Android users over hack that can access your bank accounts

Experts have warned about a threat to Android users that can access your bank account and transfer money out. The Xenomorph Android malware was first spotted by ThreatFabric last year, when it was able to intercept unique identity codes that banks send to make logging into accounts more secure.

At the time it had already been downloaded to 50,000 devices, and ThreatFabric says it has now been enhanced with the ability to access account details and even transfer money.

It's thought that more than 400 banking and financial institutions, including several cryptocurrency wallets, have been targeted by the malware, reports The Mirror.

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