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Technology
Anthony Spadafora

Hackers are spreading info-stealing malware and taking over accounts using fake wedding invitations — how to stay safe

Green skull on smartphone screen.

Getting an invite to an old friend or a colleague’s wedding is usually a joyous occasion but just like with everything else, hackers are now using wedding invites as a lure to spread info-stealing malware that can steal your data and seriously disrupt your life.

According to a press release from the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, this new campaign targets users of the best Android phones by tricking them into sideloading a malicious app. While sideloading apps isn’t something I recommend, it’s easy to see how the news that someone is finally getting married could lead to potential victims lowering their guard.

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