Apps which are susceptible to the new malware

The security company quick heal has detected a trojan malware which is designed to steal banking data by using the popular social media and banking apps.

The malware appears as an update for adobe flash player and if the user updates, then the malware starts searching for the apps which it can imitate.

The malware then displays a fake window asking for the users credit/debit card number and if the user enters it, it sends it to a malicious server.

The apps which the malware is programmed to imitate are whatsapp messenger, skype-free IM & video calls, facebook, instagram, google chrome, twitter, line, viber, SBI anywhere, Imobile by ICICI, Baroda mPassbook, Union Bank Mobile Banking, Axis bank.

Users are asked to take precaution while using these apps.