Cyber Criminals Targeting Victims through Mobile Beta-Testing Applications

The malicious apps enable theft of personally identifiable information (PII), financial account access, or device takeover.

Aug 15, 2023

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals are embedding malicious code in mobile beta-testing applications (apps) to defraud potential victims.

Beta-testing apps are online services for testing of mobile apps prior to official release. The beta apps typically are not subject to mobile operating systems review processes.

Available for iOS and Android

Apps Enable Theft Of Personal Information, Financial Account Access, Device Takeover:

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