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Digital Bandits Hijack Your Phone | Aberdeen News
Digital bandits are impersonating 65+ major brands with hyper-realistic scams, tricking users into downloading malicious apps that hijack phones and drain bank accounts. These sophisticated attacks target high-trust sectors like airlines and tax agencies, using localized fake sites and constantly rotating domains to evade detection. Experts warn: never install apps from unsolicited links, verify URLs, and distrust urgent messages. If compromised, disconnect immediately, uninstall suspicious apps, change passwords from another device, and alert your bank. Stay sharp—your digital life depends…
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