Flubot: FG Lists Damages New Virus is Doing through Android Mobile Banking Apps, Steps for PreventionThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted citizens of the existence of an extremely damaging malware, Flubot, which is now in circulation across the country. PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! NCC’s director of public affairs, Ikechukwu Adinde, on Friday, October 22, said the commission just got information from the Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) about the harmful nation of the virus, Daily Trust reports. Adinde, quoting ngCERT, in a statement said that Flubot “targets Androids with fake security updates and App installations.” He disclosed further that the malware is majorly spread through Short Message Service (SMS) to phones. The NCC went on to list the damages Flubot can cause when it takes over an Android device: Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Recommended for you Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in The commission lists advisory of ngCERT on how to avoid being a victim as follows: Recommended for you 2023 presidential election results: Labour Party releases list of Peter Obi... Meanwhile, the NCC had issued a stern warning to Nigerians yet to have their Subscriber Identity Modules(SIM) cards linked with their National Identity Numbers (NIN) to do so before the Sunday, 31st, October deadline. According to the commission, those yet to comply will no longer be able to use their lines upon the expiration of the deadline. NCC issued this warning in a statement after the conclusion of the second edition of the Telecoms Consumer Town Hall radio program, held on Wednesday. Source: Legit.ng The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted citizens of the existence of an extremely damaging malware, Flubot, which is now in circulation across the country. PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng!