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Phishing Scam Involves Fake SBI Reward App on WhatsApp

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🎭 Phishing Scam Targets Users with Fake SBI Reward App via WhatsApp. Cybercriminals are exploiting users through a phishing campaign that promotes a fraudulent SBI Bank reward app, claiming users can redeem Rs. 9980. The suspicious message, rife with grammatical errors and excessive emojis, included an Android APK file that requested excessive permissions, indicating malicious intent. Analysis revealed the app’s capability to harvest sensitive data, including banking credentials, and communicate with command-and-control servers. Despite being flagged by antivirus engines, the domain associated with the app remains unrecognized as malicious on public platforms. This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and cybersecurity vigilance among users to combat such scams.

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