Tag

Biometricbypass

All articles tagged with #biometricbypass

technology-and-cybersecurity2 years ago

"Securing Android Against Advanced Banking Threats That Evade Fingerprint Authentication"

Android users are being warned about the Chameleon banking trojan, a sophisticated malware that can bypass biometric security measures and steal PINs and banking information. The malware disguises itself as legitimate apps and can even circumvent Android 13's restricted setting feature. To protect against this threat, users should only download apps from official stores, keep their Android system updated, install reliable antivirus software, and avoid sideloading apps. If compromised, it's advised to change passwords using another device, use identity theft protection services, contact banks, alert contacts, and consider restoring the device to factory settings.

technology-cybersecurity2 years ago

"Defending Against Chameleon Malware: Secure Your Android PIN from Fingerprint Bypass Threats"

Android users are being warned about the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a sophisticated malware that can bypass biometric security measures like fingerprint and face unlock, steal PINs, and gain access to banking apps and sensitive data. The malware tricks users into granting it permissions by mimicking legitimate apps and can even bypass Android 13's restricted setting feature. To protect against this threat, users are advised to only download apps from legitimate stores, keep their Android system updated, install reliable antivirus software, and take immediate action to change passwords and monitor accounts if data is compromised.